Challenges and options for increasing the number of Americans with health insurance

Article Abstract:

The federal government's plan to expand the health insurance coverage nationwide is discussed. Additional information on strategies to be used to expand health coverage to the uninsured population in US and the cost of getting employer-sponsored health coverage and public coverage is included.

Health Programs, Care and treatment, Statistical Data Included, Medically uninsured persons, Public health, Medicaid

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A workable solution for the pre-Medicare population

Article Abstract:

The federal government's plan to expand the access of older people to health coverage by making Medicare accessible at a community-rated premium is discussed. Additional information on pre-Medicare insurance for older people is included.

Aged, Elderly, Planning

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The impact of medical savings accounts on Medicare program costs

Article Abstract:

The cost of using medical savings accounts instead of fee-for-service alternative by Medicare beneficiaries is analyzed. Additional information on Medicare program benefits and costs is also included.

Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Catastrophic illness, Medical savings accounts

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