Federal order or command for individuals to adhere to the legislation set down for the Medicare and Medicaid programs such as time limits in submitting insurance claims and correct use of diagnostic and procedural codes for billing.

Health insurance plan such as Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE in which federal funds pay all or part of the fee for services for eligible individuals.

Assets or liabilities that arise from transactions between a federal entity and a nonfederal entity. Also called governmental liabilities .