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Posting Date: 04/24/2015
The History of Medicare
Section 2: Medicare Basics The History of Medicare During the 30 years following the passage of the SSA in 1935, many attempts were made to include health insurance as part of the Social Security system. It was not until the bill H.R. 6675 [...]
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Posting Date: 04/24/2015
What Is the Medicare Program and How Is It Funded?
Section 2: Medicare Basics What Is the Medicare Program and How Is it Funded? Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program for: People age 65 or older Certain individuals under age 65 who qualify due to disability People with [...]
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Posting Date: 04/24/2015
Medicare Eligibility and Premiums
Section 2: Medicare Basics Medicare Eligibility and Premiums The following groups of people are eligible for Medicare: Individuals aged 65 or older (or their spouse) who have worked at least 40 quarters, or ten years, in Medicare-covered [...]
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Posting Date: 04/24/2015
The Social Security Administration and Medicare Enrollment
Section 2: Medicare Basics The Social Security Administration and Medicare Enrollment The SSA office has the responsibility for handling Medicare enrollment and managing premium billing and payment. Premiums may be deducted from a [...]
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