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  2. 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: This health insurance can be used as ...

  3. Healthcare in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In 2013, 64% of health spending was paid for by the government, and funded via programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, Tricare, and the Veterans Health Administration. People aged under 65 acquire insurance via their or a family member's employer, by purchasing health insurance on their own, getting ...

  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 who are younger than age 65 and have chronic health conditions or ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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 ...

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

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    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 with certain ...

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