### Question
How is the term medicare program defined?


### Answer
The term **medicare program** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1781* as the following:

> the program of health insurance administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1781*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER VIII-HEALTH CARE OF PERSONS OTHER THAN VETERANS**

