TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Medicare and Medicaid A1 - Lipowski, Earlene A2 - Angaran, David M. A2 - Whalen, Karen PY - 2015 T2 - Medication Therapy Management: A Comprehensive Approach AB - Medicare enrollment qualifications include being at least 65 years of age; or, if under 65 years of age, having a disability, end-stage renal disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Medicare consists of Part A (hospital services), Part B (physician services), Part C (private insurance option to traditional Medicare) and Part D (prescription drug benefit).Medicare services are not free and require monthly premium payments and various copayments.Medicare does not cover numerous health-related services, such as hearing exams and hearing aids; eye care, routine eye exams, and corrective lenses; oral healthcare and dental appliances; cosmetic surgery; and long-term residential care.Medications are covered through both Part B and Part D; Medicare Part D does not cover Part B medications.Medicaid is a joint federal and state program for people with limited income and resources.Each state has its own eligibility criteria and application procedures, and Medicaid services vary by state.All Medicaid recipients who also qualify for Medicare receive some assistance in paying for coverage.Compared to the average Medicare beneficiary, members eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare are younger and sicker, have less income and education, and have higher rates of mental illness and cognitive impairment.Medicare is the primary source of prescription drug benefits for the dual-eligible population. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102487456 ER -