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Medicare Is a Federal Funded Program Available to Those Age

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Medicare is a federal funded program available to those age 65 and older and those on permanent disability. However, there are many different programs that Medicare offers that are called Parts. How many parts does Medicare have and what services are offered? What does the federal program pay for and what is the patient responsible for?


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Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, characterized by developmental and intellectual delays.

Savant Syndrome

A rare condition where someone with significant mental disabilities demonstrates profound and prodigious capacities or abilities in specific areas.

Chromosome 21

One of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans; individuals with Down syndrome have an extra copy of this chromosome, also known as trisomy 21.

Intellectual Disability

A disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which covers a range of everyday social and practical skills.

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