A health insurance scheme in the United States, managed by the federal government, that provides cover for Americans over the age of 65 who have certain disabilities.
in the USA, a national programme of health insurance for persons who are 65 and older or disabled or who have permanent kidney failure. The programme consists of three parts: hospital insurance provides coverage for inpatient hospital services, skilled nursing facilities, home health services, and hospice care; medical insurance helps pay for physician services, outpatient hospital services, medical equipment and supplies, and preventive services such as cancer screening tests; and prescription drug plans cover a range of medications depending on which plan is chosen. Medicare does not cover all expenses, and various supplemental insurance policies, *managed care plans, and private fee-for-service plans are available that provide additional benefits.
in the USA, very low-income patients who receive health care free or at reduced prices; criteria for eligibility differ from state to state, hospital to hospital, and physician to physician. Providers of charity care may be reimbursed through *Medicaid, *Medicare, or other government programmes. So-called medically indigent patients may also be eligible for help. These are patients who earn too much to qualify for charity care but not enough to afford health insurance, and who may incur medical bills that are far beyond their means. The *Affordable Care Act 2010 was intended largely to help those in this position.... charity patients
(HHS) the major US government agency providing health care. The department was created in 1953 and assumed its current name in 1980. HHS administers more than 300 health and health-related programmes and services, including *Medicare and *Medicaid. Other activities include research, immunization services, and providing financial assistance for low-income families. Almost a quarter of federal spending occurs through HHS.... department of health and human services
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