| Medicare in the 21st century. | |
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PMID: 11727476 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The authors provide an overview of the Medicare program in terms of how the current program operates, the current issues it faces that may shape possible options for reform, and the implications of these features and issues for employment-based health plans. Current issues include adoption of a premium support model, changes in the eligibility age for Medicare benefits, Medigap insurance, benefits covered and customer service. |
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Authors:
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P Fronstin; M Weinstein |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Benefits quarterly Volume: 17 ISSN: 8756-1263 ISO Abbreviation: Benefits Q Publication Date: 2001 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-11-30 Completed Date: 2001-12-14 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9112812 Medline TA: Benefits Q Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 14-23 Citation Subset: H |
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Age Factors Aged Eligibility Determination Fees and Charges Health Benefit Plans, Employee / economics, organization & administration*, trends Health Care Reform Health Maintenance Organizations / organization & administration Humans Insurance, Medigap Medicare / economics, organization & administration*, trends Middle Aged Politics United States |
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