Recognizing the 61st anniversary of Medicare and its role in providing health care security to older Americans and individuals with disabilities.
This bill commemorates the 61st anniversary of the Medicare program, acknowledging its historic role in providing health care security to older Americans and individuals with disabilities. Medicare, which was signed into law on July 30, 1965, has grown from 19 million beneficiaries in 1966 to over 70 million today, with projections to cover 89 million Americans within the next 30 years. The bill highlights Medicare's contributions to expanding access to health care, improving health outcomes, and strengthening the financial security of millions of American families.
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