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end-stage renal disease

Kidney disease that is severe enough to require lifetime dialysis or a kidney transplant. People of all ages who have ESRD are eligible for Medicare.

entitlement program

A program, such as Medicare or Medicaid, for which people who meet eligibility criteria have a right to benefits. Changes to eligibility criteria and benefits require legislation. For Medicare, the federal government is required to spend the funds necessary to provide...