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Following is a list of topics covered in each section, select a topic to read about it, or scroll down the page to read the document in its entirety.



Medicare Medicaid
What is Medicare? What is Medicaid?
What are the Qualifications for Medicare? What are the Qualifications for Medicaid?
What is Covered by Medicare? When and How do I Apply for Medicaid?
What do I Pay For under Medicare? What Part Will I Pay For?

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MEDICARE

What is Medicare?

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 years old or older, have been disable for at least two years, or have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Medicare provides health service benefits in two parts: hospital insurance, called Part A, and medical insurance, called Part B.

Medicare is an extensive program and the information included below has been tailored by Beverly Enterprises to cover transitional nursing care facilities.

What are the Qualifications for Medicare?

To qualify for Medicare, you must: