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Originally, Medicare covered only those 65 and older. In 1972, Congress added the disabled, now about 15% of beneficiaries. It also covered dialysis for kidney failure. In 2003, Bush asked for and Congress created a drug benefit. Other services such as hospice care and mammograms have been added.
Originally, Medicare covered only those 65 and older. In 1972, Congress added the disabled, now about 15% of beneficiaries. It also covered dialysis for kidney failure. In 2003, Bush asked for and Congress created a drug benefit. Other services such as hospice care and mammograms have been added.
Obama wants to take the hard earned money of private citizens to pay for those too lazy to afford it for themselves.
Many elderly individuals buy "Medigap" plans from private industry to cover expenses that Medicare will not cover.
Many elderly individuals buy "Medigap" plans from private industry to cover expenses that Medicare will not cover.