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The federal government serves as the primary funder of FQHCs, [14] providing reimbursement through Medicaid and Medicare for comprehensive primary care services. [11] FQHCs are reimbursed by Medicare on a cost-based system, subject to a per-visit payment cap and productivity standards.
Community health centers primarily provide health care to patients who are uninsured or covered by Medicaid. [22] In 2007, almost 40% of all CHC patients lacked insurance, and 35% were Medicaid patients. [5] In 2008, 1,080 CHCs provided comprehensive primary care to more than 17.1 million people. [4]
[25] 86% of patients relied on the clinic for primary care, and 80% of patients relied on them for pharmacy services. [25] When asked what they would do if the free clinic did not exist, 47% would look for another free clinic, 24% would not seek care, 21% would not seek care due to costs, and 23% would use the emergency room. [25]
You can see any doctor or seek care in any U.S. hospital that accepts Medicare patients. Also, you can apply earlier for Medicare if you have a disability or other conditions. Medicare has four parts:
Dual-eligibles may be categorized as full-benefit or partial-benefit. Those with full benefits may receive the entire range of Medicaid benefits; those with partial-benefits do not receive Medicaid-covered services, but Medicaid covers their Medicare premiums or cost-sharing, or both. Partial benefit dual-eligible beneficiaries have limited ...
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