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Medicare is a federal health insurance program for individuals 65 and over, disabled individuals under the age of 65, and those needing kidney transplants or renal dialysis. Consumers contribute to the costs of Medicare through premiums, deductibles and co-payments.

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  1. Choosing a Doctor
    National Institute on Aging
    Whatever the reason you are looking for a new doctor, the following ideas can help you find a doctor who is right for you.
  2. Considering Surgery?
    National Institute on Aging
    Most surgeries are not emergencies. You have time to find out as much as possible about the surgery, think the matter over, and review other options.
  3. Caring for an Elder Relative: Where to Begin
    Nolo
    It's important to understand the legal and financial considerations of caring for an elder relative.
  4. Palliative Care - Questions and Answers
    National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
  5. How on earth can my parents afford everything they need? They saved money for retirement, but the cost of their health care is really high.
    National Institute on Aging
    Health care expenses can be crushing, even for middle class families who thought they had saved enough. Your parents may be eligible for some health care benefits.
  6. Medicaid Frequently Asked Questions
    By AGIS Staff, AGIS Network
    Description of article: Answers to the most commonly asked questions about Medicaid.
  7. Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice
    National Institute on Aging
    A nursing home is a place for people who don't need to be in a hospital but can no longer be cared for at home.
  8. Hospice Services and Expenses
    Hospice Foundation of America
  9. A Home Healthcare Primer
    National Family Caregivers Association
    What is home care? Home care is a general term that represents a wide range of community-based services to support someone who is recuperating from an acute situation, such as a hip fracture, or needed by persons wit…
  10. How to Avoid a Financial "Sick Bed" in Retirement
    Financial Planning Association
    Medical care during retirement can cost more than you realize, caution many financial planners.
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