Medicare (United States)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Medicaid program
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:Medicare
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:Centers_for_Medicare_&_Medicaid_Services
gptkbp:age 65
gptkbp:annualSpending over $900 billion (2022)
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:covers certain younger people with disabilities
people aged 65 and older
people with End-Stage Renal Disease
gptkbp:enrollment over 65 million people (2023)
gptkbp:established 1965
gptkbp:establishedBy gptkb:Social_Security_Amendments_of_1965
gptkbp:fundedBy premiums
general revenues
payroll taxes
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Medicare (United States)
gptkbp:language gptkb:Spanish
English
gptkbp:logo Medicare logo.svg
gptkbp:Medicare_Advantage_enrollment over 30 million (2023)
gptkbp:Medicare_appeals_process available for denied claims
gptkbp:Medicare_Card proof of Medicare coverage
gptkbp:Medicare_Card_issuedBy gptkb:Centers_for_Medicare_&_Medicaid_Services
gptkbp:Medicare_does_not_cover gptkb:physician
gptkb:acupuncture
eye exams for prescription glasses
hearing aids
long-term care
most dental care
routine foot care
gptkbp:Medicare_Extra_Help assists with Part D costs for low-income beneficiaries
gptkbp:Medicare_fraud investigated by Office of Inspector General
gptkbp:Medicare_General_Enrollment_Period January 1 to March 31
gptkbp:Medicare_Initial_Enrollment_Period 7 months around 65th birthday
gptkbp:Medicare_Late_Enrollment_Penalty applies for late Part B or Part D enrollment
gptkbp:Medicare_Number unique identifier for beneficiaries
gptkbp:Medicare_Open_Enrollment_Period October 15 to December 7
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_A_covers hospital insurance
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_A_fundedBy gptkb:Hospital_Insurance_Trust_Fund
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_A_includes home health care
hospice care
inpatient hospital care
skilled nursing facility care
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_A_requires no premium for most beneficiaries
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_B_covers medical insurance
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_B_fundedBy gptkb:Supplementary_Medical_Insurance_Trust_Fund
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_B_includes outpatient care
medical supplies
preventive services
doctor services
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_B_requires monthly premium
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_C_alsoKnownAs Medicare Part D
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_C_covers Medicare Advantage plans
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_C_fundedBy Medicare Advantage plans
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_C_includes all benefits and services covered under Part A and Part B
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_C_may_include prescription drug coverage
vision, hearing, dental, and wellness programs
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_C_offeredBy private insurance companies
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_C_requires may require additional premium
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_D_alsoKnownAs Medicare prescription drug benefit
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_D_covers prescription drug coverage
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_D_enrollment over 50 million (2023)
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_D_fundedBy gptkb:Supplementary_Medical_Insurance_Trust_Fund
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_D_includes prescription drugs
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_D_offeredBy private insurance companies
gptkbp:Medicare_Part_D_requires monthly premium
gptkbp:Medicare_Savings_Programs help pay Medicare costs for low-income individuals
gptkbp:Medicare_Supplement_Insurance gptkb:Medigap
gptkbp:Medicare_Trust_Funds gptkb:Hospital_Insurance_Trust_Fund
gptkb:Supplementary_Medical_Insurance_Trust_Fund
gptkbp:Medicare_Trustees_Report annual report on financial status
gptkbp:Medigap_covers costs not covered by Original Medicare
gptkbp:Medigap_soldBy private insurance companies
gptkbp:parentOrganization gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Medicare_Part_C
gptkb:Medicare_Part_B
Medicare Part D
gptkbp:relatedLegislation gptkb:Affordable_Care_Act
gptkb:Balanced_Budget_Act_of_1997
gptkb:Medicare_Prescription_Drug,_Improvement,_and_Modernization_Act
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Medicaid
gptkb:TRICARE
gptkb:Children's_Health_Insurance_Program
gptkb:Veterans_Health_Administration
Social Security
gptkbp:signedBy gptkb:Lyndon_B._Johnson
gptkbp:targetAudience seniors
disabled individuals
patients with end-stage renal disease
gptkbp:type public health insurance
gptkbp:website medicare.gov
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Medicare_Part_D
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5