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THE STERLING SET

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, originally designated the Health Care Finance Administration (HCFA), was established as a subagency under the Department of Health and Human Services by the Reorganization Order of March 9, 1977.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) was created to administer oversight of the Medicare Program and the federal portion of the Medicaid Program. It also ensures that program beneficiaries are aware of the services for which they are eligible and that those services are accessible and of high quality and develops health and safety standards for providers of health care services authorized by Medicare and Medicaid legislation. CMS is also responsible for administering the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and several other health-related programs.

Resource - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The Federal Agency for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The AOA is the Federal agency responsible for advancing the concerns and interests of older people and their caregivers. AOA works with and through the Aging Services Network to promote the development of a comprehensive and coordinated system of home and community-based long-term care that is responsive to the needs and preferences of older people and their family caregivers. AOA is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and is headed by the Assistant Secretary for Aging, who reports directly to the Secretary.
The Administration on Aging (AOA) is the principal agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA), as amended (42 U.S.C.A. § 3001 et seq.). The OAA promotes the well-being of older individuals by providing services and programs designed to help them live independently in their homes and communities. The Act also empowers the federal government to distribute funds to the states for supportive services for individuals over the age of 60.

Resource - Health and Human Services Department - Administration on Aging

Federal Agency on Aging. (AOA)

The Social Security Administration administers retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits, and enrolls individuals in Medicare. We also provide Social Security Numbers, which are unique identifiers needed to work, handle financial transactions, and determine eligibility for certain government services.

Resource - Social Security Administration

Federal Agency for Social Security Services

OPM helps to transition from Federal employment to retirement. They provide useful links to new and existing retirees throughout their retirement journey.

Resource - US Office of Personnel Management – Federal Retirement Programs

Federal Agency for Federal Retirement Services

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