Name	Value
NAME	MEDICARE
ABBREVIATION	MCR
DESCRIPTION	The hospital insurance system and supplementary medical insurance for those over 65 created by the 1965 Amendments to the Social Security Act and operated under the provisions of the act. Benefits are also extended to certain disabled people (e.g., totally disabled or blind) as well as coverage and payment for those requiring kidney dialysis and kidney transplant services.

Name

Value

NAME

MEDICARE

ABBREVIATION

MCR

DESCRIPTION

The hospital insurance system and supplementary medical insurance for
those over 65 created by the 1965 Amendments to the Social Security
Act and operated under the provisions of the act.  Benefits are also
extended to certain disabled people (e.g., totally disabled or blind)
as well as coverage and payment for those requiring kidney dialysis
and kidney transplant services.

MEDICARE (2) TYPE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE (355.2)