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The United States federal government has sponsored several social insurance programs that give benefits to qualified citizens.  These programs are designed all for giving benefits and protection to well-qualified sectors of society.  The classic example of these programs includes the Social Security, Medicare, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) program, the railroad retirement program and the state-sponsored unemployment insurance programs.

This article will mean to explain in a comprehensible manner all about medical insurance (Medicare).  Specifically the article will tackle basic points regarding the coverage of this social insurance program of the federal government including the value of Attorney representation and guidance in matters of claims, coverage and complaints.

All about Medical Insurance Program (Medicare)

I. History

Medicare is a social insurance program administered by the United States government that insures indigent recipients.  The Medicare as well as its companion program Medicaid is signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson as amendments to Social Security legislations.  Later on, up until now, this program had undergone series of changes and overhauling.  The changes relates to the features, coverage and exact definition of covered citizens who may come to avail of this social benefit.

Originally, Medicare program has two parts, that is: Part A (Hospital Insurance), and Part B (Medical Insurance).  Later on, with the changes, Medicare Part C and Part D were introduced extending more benefits and comprehensive health insurance protection to the aged, disabled, and those with end-stage kidney disease.

II. Eligibility

Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for:

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