### Question
How is the "benefits under the original medicare fee-for-service program option" defined?


### Answer
The term **benefits under the original medicare fee-for-service program option** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w* as follows -

> those items and services (other than hospice care) for which benefits are available under parts A and B of this subchapter to individuals entitled to benefits under part A of this subchapter and enrolled under part B of this subchapter, with cost-sharing for those services as required under parts A and B of this subchapter or an actuarially equivalent level of cost-sharing as determined in this part

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Medicare+Choice Program**

