Universal Health Care System Analysis
I never knew that the CMS also advocates for the targeted population by making sure their voices are represented. It's crazy to think that less than 100 years ago these programs were not implemented and became about because of the Great Depression and World War II (Niles, 2015). There was no money to start a universal health care program so, a private sector was created. However, this system did not provide health care for everyone. The Social Secuirty Act of 1935 signed by President Johnson implemented Medicare and Medicare programs and increased the role of the government's participation in health care (Niles, 2015). Before Medicaid, only half the people over 65 had health insurance coverage. Now, as you mentioned the low-income elderly,
low-income children and the disabled are provided with these government services. Additionally, a person may be eligible for Medicare if they are 65 years or over or under 65 years old if they have a permanent disability. There is a varying number of qualifications for eligibility for both the programs. These programs were implemented because there was no universal health care program in place and the topic of universal health care has received much attention throughout the years.
low-income children and the disabled are provided with these government services. Additionally, a person may be eligible for Medicare if they are 65 years or over or under 65 years old if they have a permanent disability. There is a varying number of qualifications for eligibility for both the programs. These programs were implemented because there was no universal health care program in place and the topic of universal health care has received much attention throughout the years.