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DaleyCare Medicare Glossary
Learn more about Medicare. Start with these definitions.
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FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL
In order to be eligible for Medicaid or Extra Help financial assistance, a U.S. citizen must prove that he or she is below the federal poverty level. The FPL, which changes annually, recognizes the level of income below which necessary services would be difficult to obtain.
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