Health Insurance Medicare Intellectual Product Medicare Program A U.S. federal health insurance program for people aged 65 years or older and people with certain disabilities. Medicare pays for hospital stays, medical services, and some prescription drugs but people who receive Medicare must pay part of their healthcare costs. C0018717 The US federal health insurance program run by the Health Care Financing Administration for people 65 years of age or older, certain people with disabilities who have not reached this age, and individuals with permanent kidney failure with dialysis or a transplant. People over 65 years old, younger disabled people, and dialysis patients are eligible for the program regardless of their income. Participating beneficiaries pay part of healthcare costs through deductible amounts. Limited monthly premiums are required from beneficiaries for non-hospital coverage. Medicare Public Health Insurance Medicare Medicare Medicare OORO C16665