Medicare eligibilities - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

UHC Exam 1: Medicare/Medicaid with Complete Solution Last document update:   ago

Medicare - ANSWER established based on the need of health insurance for the elderly; was added as an Amendment to the Social Security Act (Title XVIII) Medicare Eligibilities - ANSWER Requires that individuals have worked at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment or have paid taxes into the Medicare system, are US Citizens or permanent residents, and are at least 65 years old. People under 65 may qualify for Medicare if they have End-Stage Renal Disease and require dialysis or a kid...