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Medicare
is a federal health insurance program for individuals age 65 or older
and certain other disabled individuals under the age of 65. It is
operated by the Health Care Financing Administration of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Resources. Throughout the country,
Social Security Administration offices accept applications for Medicare
and provide general information on the program. Medicare provides
comprehensive health care under 2 parts (Part A : Hospital Insurance)
and (Part B : Medical Insurance). Part A will pay for inpatient
hospital care, inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility, home health
care and hospice care. Part A is provided premium free at age 65
to the following individuals:
Individuals over the age of 65 who are not eligible for benefits may voluntarily enroll for Part A benefits by paying a monthly premium. For 2000 the premium was $331.00 per month. Part B pays doctors' services, outpatient hospital services, durable medical equipment and other medical services and supplies. Any individual who receives Part A can enroll in Part B by paying the required monthly premium ($45.50 in year 2000).For additional information call THE RON BLACK AGENCY at 1-800-760-9258. |
