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Medicare: Fun Facts & Myth Busting

January 21, 2020 by Ruth Walker

This post was written by Malayna Koetting, an undergraduate student majoring in psychology. Due to the rising number of Baby Boomers about to hit the older adult population, it is important to gain a better understanding of Medicare. Here are some common misconceptions and helpful hints about how Medicare works. Medicare and Medicaid are the same thing. False! Medicaid … [Read more...] about Medicare: Fun Facts & Myth Busting

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What does the Affordable Care Act have to do with Medicare?

September 5, 2017 by Ruth Walker

During his campaign, President Donald Trump promised not to cut Medicare.1 However, by supporting the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it can be argued that President Trump may be indirectly supporting cuts to Medicare. Allow me to explain… So what does the Affordable Care Act have to do with Medicare anyways? Free Preventative Care The Affordable Care … [Read more...] about What does the Affordable Care Act have to do with Medicare?

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: affordable care act, aging, donut hole, healthcare, medicare, older adults

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