Many people outside the Medicare and health care world don’t know that in 1989 Medicare was briefly, dramatically altered. The “Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act,” (MCCA) was the most significant revision to Medicare … [Read more...] about 9. Medicare is Good. It Could Have Been Even Better.
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8. Medicare is at the Heart of America’s Character
By Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, CT-3"Along with Medicaid, Social Security and now the Affordable Care Act, Medicare is a bedrock part of the American social insurance system. Its enactment was a turning point in our history that has helped … [Read more...] about 8. Medicare is at the Heart of America’s Character
7. Medicare Beneficiaries are Remarkable
We are continuously amazed at the courage and empathy of our clients. The plaintiffs in Jimmo v. Sebelius, a class action lawsuit, filed by the Center for Medicare Advocacy in 2011 and settled in 2013, are remarkable examples of … [Read more...] about 7. Medicare Beneficiaries are Remarkable
6. Medicare Helps People with Disabilities
When Medicare was enacted in 1965, it covered only older people – those 65-years old or more. In 1972, Congress added coverage for people with long-term disabilities, recognizing that like older people, they were often unable to obtain health … [Read more...] about 6. Medicare Helps People with Disabilities
5. Medicare is a Sacred Trust that Must Be Preserved
By Former U.S. Senator Christopher J. DoddFor half a century our nation, through Medicare, has made a sacred trust, a promise to our seniors. A promise which says that after a lifetime of hard work and paying into the system, they could enjoy the … [Read more...] about 5. Medicare is a Sacred Trust that Must Be Preserved
4. Medicare’s Future Was Strengthened by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Medicare – one of our nation's most popular and successful programs – celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, having been signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965. Before the enactment of Medicare, only 50 … [Read more...] about 4. Medicare’s Future Was Strengthened by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
3. Medicare Saves Lives
By Connie Cherba, IowaIn early 2000, Edward, who was then 60 years old, applied for Social Security Disability. Despite having suffered from bipolar disorder for nearly 40 years, Edward had earned a PhD, but was not able to hold a … [Read more...] about 3. Medicare Saves Lives
2. Medicare Reduced Poverty
Medicare has not only provided access to care for people who could not get private insurance, it has also significantly reduced poverty. As Nancy-Ann Min DeParle, former administrator of HCFA (Now CMS) stated in the preface to A Profile of … [Read more...] about 2. Medicare Reduced Poverty
1. Medicare Was Key to Integrating Hospitals
Most people know Medicare as one of the most successful social programs in our country’s history for its impact on the health of our older citizens and those with disabilities. But did you know that the Medicare program was key to integrating … [Read more...] about 1. Medicare Was Key to Integrating Hospitals