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What is Medicare?

Internet URL

http://www.medicare.gov/Basics/WhatIs.asp

Sponsoring Agency

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Description

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administer Medicare, the Nation's largest health insurance program, which covers 37 million Americans. Medicare provides health insurance to people age 65 and over and those who have permanent kidney failure and certain people with disabilities.

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Review Date

7/12/2004

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