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Medicare is the federal government program that provides health insurance when you reach 65 or older, and for individuals who are less than 65 and have a disability.  A portion of the FICA tax paid by you and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is directed to Medicare funding.

The ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½s for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is the federal agency that oversees Medicare.  Medicare is different from Medicaid, which is a state and federal program offering health care coverage to people of most ages in certain groups (children and pregnant women, single parents, people with disabilities, and individuals age 65 and over), but generally only to those with low incomes.

• ABCD's of Medicare
• How ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Medical Plans Work With Medicare
• Visit , Medicare's free, secure online service for personalized information regarding your Medicare benefits and services.

Medicare and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Retiree Health Insurance

Medicare will be your primary medical insurance during your retirement years.  If you meet ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s retirement eligibility criteria when you leave ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, you will be eligible for secondary medical insurance through ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.  For more information, please refer to Retiree Health Insurance and the links below.

• Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
• ABCD's of Medicare
• Visit , Medicare's free, secure online service for personalized information regarding your Medicare benefits and services.