§ 406.1 Statutory basis
§ 406.2 Scope
§ 406.3 Definitions
§ 406.5 Basis of eligibility and entitlement
§ 406.6 Application or enrollment for hospital insurance
§ 406.7 Forms to apply for entitlement under Medicare Part A

Terms Used In CFR > Title 42 > Chapter IV > Subchapter B > Part 406 > Subpart A - General Provisions

  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.