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Medicare Part C MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Medicare Part C
Tree Number(s)
N03.219.521.346.506.564.663.757
N03.219.521.576.343.840.877
N03.706.615.420.249
Unique ID
D020398
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D020398
Annotation
specify state if given; CATALOGER: Coordinate with specific NAF entry if applicable
Scope Note
The Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 establishes a Medicare+Choice program under part C of Title XVIII, Section 4001, of the Social Security Act. Under this program, an eligible individual may elect to receive Medicare benefits through enrollment in a Medicare+Choice plan. Beneficiaries may choose to use private pay options, establish medical savings accounts, use managed care plans, or join provider-sponsored plans.
Entry Version
MEDICARE C
Entry Term(s)
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Choice
Medicare Plus Choice
Medicare Plus Choice Program (US)
Medicare+Choice Program (US)
NLM Classification #
WT 31.5
Public MeSH Note
99
History Note
99
Date Established
1999/01/01
Date of Entry
1998/06/10
Revision Date
2015/06/05
Medicare Part C Preferred
Medicare Advantage Related
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