A overview of the basic components of Medicare, how they work, and what financial exposure exists under Basic Medicare coverage. Highlights supplemental or alternative coverage options within the Medicare framework.
6. What is Medicare? A health insurance program for people: age 65 or older under 65 with certain disabilities any age with End Stage Renal Disease Administered by the Federal Government through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare currently provides coverage for 45-46 million People 77 million people aging into Medicare over the next 20 years