A national healthcare insurance program provided to Americans 65 and older or who have certain disability statuses. This program covers about 50% of health costs for those enrolled.

Medicare 

- Medicare
- Social Security
- Unemployment Insurance  


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A contributory program is one where the recipient has paid some amount of money (usually through taxes) which determines the amount of benefit they receive from the program. A non-contributory program means anyone receives the benefit as long as they meet qualifications; it does not require payments. 

Contributory vs Non-Contributory Programs in the United States 

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