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"Beneficiary" to describe people on medicare.
I mean did somebody die and leave this to them or what?
Just curious.
I mean did somebody die and leave this to them or what?
Just curious.
When Did Medicare Start Using the Term...
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You're very linear thinking, aren't you?
One need not die for someone else to be a beneficiary of a program/policy/contract.
What about cancer insurance? Disability insurance? Health insurance? All have beneficiaries without anyone dying. I've been a beneficiary of my health insurance policy several times over the past few years... still kicking.
One need not die for someone else to be a beneficiary of a program/policy/contract.
What about cancer insurance? Disability insurance? Health insurance? All have beneficiaries without anyone dying. I've been a beneficiary of my health insurance policy several times over the past few years... still kicking.
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You are thinking to narrowly. Beneficiary is the person who benefits from something. That could be a contract, program, whatever. Obviously people on Medicare are benefiting from it, therefore they are beneficiaries.
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When Did Medicare Start Using the Term... "Beneficiary"
It was right after the war of 1812.
It was right after the war of 1812.
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Well , EXCUUUUSE ME!!! 
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COBRA continuation coverage uses the term "beneficiary" as well.
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I believe my wife would agree that she is the beneficiary of my "gift."
Rick
Rick
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I am sure she would agree she is the beneficiary but the question is would she consider it a "gift"?
Rick, I couldn't help myself you just left a great opening
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Good post, Peter.
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