### Question
How does the law define medicare?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1086*, **medicare** is defined as:

> title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1086*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

