This government health program is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Overview
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What is Medicare?
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Who can get Medicare?
Most U.S. citizens earn the right to enroll in Medicare by working and paying their taxes for a minimum required period. Even if you didn’t work long enough to be entitled to Medicare benefits, you may still be eligible to enroll.
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What does Medicare Cover?
Medicare covers a variety of health care needs. Original Medicare is the traditional Medicare program offered directly through the federal government.
