Medicare program rules are governed by which agency?

Medicare program rules are governed by which agency?

• A. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• B. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• C. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• D. Department of Education

Answer: (B)

Medicare program rules are set and administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. CMS directly manages Medicare coverage, payment policies, enrollment, and provider participation; the department above it provides overall oversight, but it is CMS that governs the program. The VA handles veterans' health benefits, and the Department of Education has no role in Medicare policy.

Medicare program rules are set and administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. CMS directly manages Medicare coverage, payment policies, enrollment, and provider participation; the department above it provides overall oversight, but it is CMS that governs the program. The VA handles veterans' health benefits, and the Department of Education has no role in Medicare policy.