Document Type
Other
Publication Date
1-1-2006
Keywords
medicare, health insurance program
Extension Number
ExEx 14101
Department
Consumer Sciences
Description
Medicare is a health insurance program sponsored by the federal government. Medicare covers many but not all expenses for medical doctors, hospitalization, skilled nursing facility care, out-patient care, home health, hospice care, blood, clinical laboratory services, prescription drugs, x-rays and diagnostic services, and medical supplies and equipment. It does not cover custodial or long-term health care.
Recommended Citation
Gorham, Liz and Huber, Corrine, "Exploring Medicare: Is It For Me?" (2006). SDSU Extension Extra Archives. 483.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_extra/483
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