The Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997 establishes a Medicare+Choice program under part C of Title XVIII, Section 4001, of the Social Security Act. Under this program, an eligible individual may elect to receive Medicare benefits through enrollment in a Medicare+Choice plan. Beneficiaries may choose to use private pay options, establish medical savings accounts, use managed care plans, or join provider-sponsored plans.

Annotation

specify state if given; CATALOGER: Coordinate with specific NAF entry if applicable

DUI

D020398 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0030042

History note

1999

Public note

1999