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Exempt CMS staff include one HHS Officer appointed by the President and 2, staff who support activities that have funding available during a lapse in appropriations. CMS employees funded from a variety of non-discretionary funding sources are exempt from furlough, such as those funded from the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program, Quality Improvement Organizations, and user fees. These staff fall into the category of those whose work is "necessarily implied" from the authorized continuation of other activities.
These excepted CMS employees will primarily be working to ensure that funded activities i. Washington, D. A-Z Index. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Medicare consists of four parts, titled A, B, C, and D. Part A covers inpatient hospital, skilled nursing, hospice, and home services. Medical coverage is provided under part B and includes physician, laboratory, outpatient, preventive care, and other services.
Part D, which was signed in by President George W. Bush, provides coverage for drugs and prescription medications. Medicare enrollees share costs with taxpayers through premiums and out-of-pocket expenditures as noted above.
Medicaid is a government-sponsored program that provides assistance for health care coverage to people with low-incomes. The joint program, funded by the federal government and administered at the state level, varies. Patients receive assistance paying for things like doctor visits, long-term medical and custodial care costs, hospital stays, and more.
Applicants who want to be considered for Medicaid can apply online through the Health Insurance Marketplace or directly through their state's Medicaid agency. The Children's Health insurance Program CHIP is offered to parents of children under age 19 who make too much to qualify for Medicaid, but can't afford regular health insurance. The income limits vary, as each state runs a variation of the program with different names and different eligibility requirements.
Many of the services provided by CHIP are free, including doctor visits and check-ups, vaccinations, hospital care, dental and vision care, lab services, X-rays, prescriptions, and emergency services. But some states may require a monthly premium, while others require a co-pay. Other populations with limited Medicaid coverage are also eligible for coverage under this state option.
Medicare is a federally run government health insurance program, which is administered by CMS. CMS is headquartered in Maryland and has 10 regional offices throughout the U. It collects and analyzes data, produces research reports, and works to eliminate instances of fraud and abuse within the healthcare system. Government Publishing Office. The Office of the Federal Register.
Health Insurance Marketplace. Health Insurance. Senior Care. Your Money. Personal Finance. Your Practice. Popular Courses. The agency aims to provide a healthcare system with better care, access to coverage, and improved health. The CMS releases updated Medicare premium and deductible information each year.