In 1965, almost half of America’s seniors had no health insurance. For the men and women who survived two World Wars and the Great Depression, retirement often meant insecurity and hopelessness. Our nation’s seniors reached their most medically vulnerable years with few, and sometimes no health care options. That’s why, after decades of failed attempts […]
Christie L. Hager, U.S. Health and Human Services Regional Director
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Op-Ed: On their 49th birthday, Medicare and Medicaid strong and healthy
In 1965, almost half of America’s seniors had no health insurance. For the men and women who survived two World Wars and the Great Depression, retirement often meant insecurity and hopelessness. Our nation’s seniors reached their most medically vulnerable years with few, and sometimes no health care options. That’s why, after decades of failed attempts […]