| Part A - Eligibility, Enrollment, and Diagnostic Related Groups |
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| Part A provides hospital coverage to individuals who are eligible and enrolled in Medicare, the federal government's health care insurance program. Medicare uses diagnostic related groups (DRGs) to determine payment levels for services provided for varying diagnoses.
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| Medicare Part B - Supplemental Medical Insurance |
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| Two types of individuals are eligible for Medicare Part B coverage: (1) patients who are eligible for Medicare Part A without paying premiums; and (2) individuals older than 65 years of age who are U.S. citizens, U.S. residents, or legal resident aliens who have lived in the U.S. for at least five years.
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| Housing - Federal Public Housing Programs - 515 Mortgage Guarantees For Low-Income Rural Populations |
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| The United States Rural Housing and Community Development Service, formerly known as the Farmers Home Administration, guarantees mortgages for housing developed for low-income populations in rural areas. Many of the terms of tenant leases are legally set, and eligibility for tenancy is restricted based on applicants' income.
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| QUALIFYING FOR NURSING HOME MEDICAID BENEFITS |
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| Medicaid pays most of the costs of nursing home care for needy persons. Eligibility to receive Medicaid benefits is based on federal and state guidelines governing the applicant's income and available resources. More... |
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| Medicare Basics |
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| The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) administers Medicare, the federal government's health care insurance program for the disabled and the elderly. The HCFA contracts with private insurance companies to review and process the claims.
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