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  2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Wikipedia

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS) is a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with state governments to administer Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and health insurance portability standards.

  3. National Provider Identifier - Wikipedia

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    A National Provider Identifier ( NPI) is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The NPI has replaced the Unique Physician Identification Number (UPIN) as the required identifier for Medicare services, and is used by other payers ...

  4. United States Secretary of Health and Human Services

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    Website. www.hhs.gov. The United States secretary of health and human services is the head of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all health matters. The secretary is a member of the United States Cabinet. The office was formerly Secretary of ...

  5. Medicare Abuse: What You Need to Know About Medicare Fraud

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The CMS oversees the Medicare program and handles claims related to Medicare abuse and fraud. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS).

  6. How to Apply for Medicare - Healthline.com

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    You have several ways to enroll in original Medicare: Online. You can visit SocialSecurity.gov to begin enrollment. By phone. Call SSA at 800-772-1213 (or 800-325-0718 for TTY), Monday through ...

  7. What to Know About State Health Insurance Assistance ... - WebMD

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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 ...

  8. Eligibility for the Qualified Medicare Benefits (QMB) Program

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    an asset limit of $7,970. Specific financial requirements for the QMB for married couples are: a monthly income limit of $1,472. an asset limit of $11,960. If you think your income and assets are ...

  9. United States Public Health Service - Wikipedia

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    The United States Public Health Service ( USPHS or PHS) is a collection of agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services concerned with public health, containing nine out of the department's twelve operating divisions. The Assistant Secretary for Health oversees the PHS. The Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHSCC) is the ...