Number: RL33712
Title: Medicare: A Primer
Authors: Jennifer O'Sullivan, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of Medicare. It begins with a brief program history, and then outlines the key features of Parts A and B, also known as "Original Medicare." That is followed by overviews of Part C and Part D, a discussion of program financing, and a discussion of future program directions.
Pages: 40
Date: August 1, 2008