The formation of Medicare had a history of more than 50 years before it was signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. From the conceiving of an idea for a national insurance system when Teddy Roosevelt ran for president in 1912, much planning, discussion, debate, and unsuccessful pushing occurred before the insurance system became reality during the terms of President Harry S. Truman and President John F. Kennedy. After many adjustments, an individual who is 65 and older or is disabled will be qualified for Medicare, a Federal insurance. Originally, Medicare has two distinct parts: Part A and Part B. In general, Medicare Part A hospital insurance covers inpatient hospital cares, skilled nursing facilities, hospices, lab tests,
