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Module 1, Lesson A: Overview of Medicare

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Introduction

Welcome to the Overview of Medicare lesson.

Medicare health care coverage is an important benefit. This course will provide you with a framework for understanding the Medicare Program and will give you additional resources for finding more detailed information.

This lesson provides a general overview of the Medicare Program.

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Identify the government agencies responsible for the Medicare Program
  • Identify the eligibility requirements for Medicare
  • Differentiate between the three parts of the Medicare Program
  • Identify the Medicare coverage options
  • Identify different ways providers are paid and how much a person with Medicare pays
  • Locate additional resources related to Medicare

Move to the next screen to begin learning about the Medicare Program.

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Last Updated 11/02/2004