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WHAT IS MEDICARE?
MEDICARE IS A FEDERAL HEALTHCARE INSURANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS 65 AND OLDER AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
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IT IS THE MOST WIDELY-USED MEDICAL HEALTHCARE INSURANCE PLAN FOR SENIORS LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES.
HOW MUCH DOES MEDICARE COST?
COSTS VARY BY CARRIER AND COVERAGE LEVEL. SOME MEDICARE PLANS CAN BE AT NO COST BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS.
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WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY FOR MEDICARE?
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AMERICAN INDIVIDUALS AGES 65 AND OLDER
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INDIVIDUALS WITH PERMANENT DISABILITIES
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INDIVIDUALS WITH END STAGE RENAL DISEASE
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U.S. CITIZENS OR INDIVIDUALS WITH LEGAL RESIDENCIES FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS.
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FOR MORE DETAILS ON MEDICARE PLAN ELIGIBILITY, PLEASE VISIT OUR 'MEDICARE PLANS AND BENEFITS' TAB HERE.
CAN I GO WITH ANY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, HOSPITAL, OR SPECIALIST?
YES. YOU ARE ABLE TO GO WITH ANY HEALTHCARE PROVIDER, HOSPITAL, OR SPECIALIST AS LONG AS THEY ACCEPT MEDICARE.
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TO CHECK IF YOUR PHYSICIAN, SPECIALIST, OR HOSPITAL ACCEPTS MEDICARE, YOU CAN VISIT MEDICARE.GOV OR CALL US AT (714)375-0655.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEDICAID AND MEDICARE?
MEDICARE IS A FEDERAL HEALTHCARE INSURANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR SENIORS 65+ AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. ELIGIBILITY AND COVERAGE LEVELS DO NOT CHANGE BASED ON INCOME.
MEDICAID IS A STATE AND FEDERAL HEALTHCARE INSURANCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A VERY LOW INCOME.
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