In 1965, prodded by liberal president [[Lyndon Johnson]], Congress enacted the [[Medicare]] program as part of the "[[Great Society]]." Medicare operates as part of Social Security and provides affordable health care to beneficiaries over the age of 65. A [[Medicaid ]] program was established to provide health care for poor people who can not afford private health insurance.
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In 1965, prodded by liberal president [[Lyndon Johnson]], Congress enacted the [[Medicare]] program as part of the "[[Great Society]]." Medicare revenues operates as part of the Social Security program and reimburses some health care providers for beneficiaries over the age of 65. A [[Medicaid ]] program was established to provide health care for poor people who can not afford private health insurance.
===Present liabilities promised to [[Baby boom]]ers===
===Present liabilities promised to [[Baby boom]]ers===