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Medicare, Medicaid and the Older Americans Act turn 60. Will they survive the next 60 years?

Summary by healthjournalism.org
July marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid and the Older Americans Act (OAA). Along with Social Security, these programs form the bedrock of health and economic well-being for older Americans. Signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson, they help ensure that every older adult has access to basic health care and income, as well as community services.  Now, Medicaid faces substantial cuts in the GOP’s budget reconciliation bill…
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healthjournalism.org broke the news in on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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