Medicare changes threaten seniors rights and access
Elder care advocates warn Medicare policy and the Kassebaum Kennedy reforms threaten doctor choice and patient access. They cite high costs, complex rules, and potential shifts to private contracting that could create two tier medicine, with seniors bearing more out of pocket and losing freedom to choose doctors.
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Medicare Act of 1965 Sets Up Hospital and Medical Insurance
The Medicare program created in 1965 under the Social Security Act helps Americans age 65 and over access hospital and medical care. Part A covers inpatient hospital, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hospice, while Part B pays about 80 percent of physician and outpatient services with a deductible.
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