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What is Medicare, and who is eligible? Medicare is a federal government entitlement program that provides health coverage for people age 65 and older, as well as people with certain disabilities that prevent them from working. What does Medicare cover? Medicare offers a wide variety of benefits, depending on which Parts you elect:
You can also elect Medigap supplemental coverage to cover items not covered under the various Parts of Medicare, or to help you with out-of-pocket copays and deductibles. Medigap plans are standardized there are twelve types of plans, lettered A through L. To learn more about Medigap, read my article which contains advice and resources to help you decide if this supplemental coverage is right for you. Created: September 27, 2006 |
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