The Medicare program began in 1965 to provide health insurance to people age 65 or older. Today, Medicare is the nation's largest health insurance program. It covers more than 43 million people over age 65 and those under age 65 with certain disabilities. Medicare is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) a federal agency that is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
A new bill submitted to Congress proposes smart card IDs for Medicare recipients.
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It is fraudulent for patients to withhold information about secondary health insurance coverage, and penalties may apply.
