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Entitlement Program

Programs for people who have a federal right to benefits if eligibility criteria is met. Changes to the eligibility for these programs must be done through legislation and enrollment cannot be capped. Unlike discretionary funds, the federal government is required to spend the necessary funds for these programs

Uncompensated Care

The costs of health care services that are not paid for by the patient or by the insurer. Federal programs sometimes offer some help to…