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Medicare

Medicare is a nationwide federally administered health insurance program that covers the costs of medical care, hospitalization, and some related services for eligible individuals – usually people age 65 and over and disabled individuals under age 65.

Note: These definitions are provided only to give you a general understanding of how these words are sometimes used by health insurance companies. Please refer to your coverage documents for a complete list of defined terms that apply to your specific coverage.
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