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Social Security and Medicare: Federal

Author: Jayne Zanglein, Western Carolina University

Summary

This guide provides an overview of Social Security benefits and Medicare benefits under federal law. The Social Security Act provides income replacement upon retirement, the death of a spouse and permanent disability. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for certain individuals. Social Security and Medicare addresses federal requirements only and does not include state or local guides.