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2. Medicare (United States) - Wikipedia

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   Medicare is a federal health insurance program in the United States for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities, including those with end stage renal disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease). It was begun in 1965 under the Social Security Administration and is now administered by the Centers ...

3. What Is Medicare? - Healthline

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   Medicare is a government-funded health insurance program that provides medical coverage for people over the age of 65. You may be eligible for Medicare if you: have a disability and have been ...

4. Medicare Basics: Understanding What Medicare Covers - Healthline

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   Medicare is a government-funded program that provides health insurance to Americans who are age 65 and older. Some individuals younger than age 65 and have chronic health conditions or ...

5. Health insurance in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, health insurance helps pay for medical expenses through privately purchased insurance, social insurance, or a social welfare program funded by the government. [1][2] Synonyms for this usage include "health coverage", "health care coverage", and "health benefits". In a more technical sense, the term "health insurance" is ...

6. Medicare vs. Medicaid: What's the Difference? - Healthline

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   The takeaway. Medicare and Medicaid are two U.S. government programs designed to help different populations get access to healthcare. Medicare typically covers citizens ages 65 and over and those ...

7. What to Know About State Health Insurance Assistance Programs ...

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   SHIP programs can help you make informed decisions about your benefits and care. SHIP programs utilize state offices, local agencies, community providers, community-based counselors, and ...