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Can I use my Medicare while I'm in jail?

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Can I use my Medicare while I'm in jail?

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If you have any questions about whether or not Medicare will pay for any care you get while in jail, contact the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Information is available on their Internet site at http://www.medicare.gov.

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