Question

The proposed government budget is to turn Medicare into a voucher-like program in which future retirees would receive a fixed benefit to purchase health insurance on the open market.

1. Do you agree with the proposal plan. Please Explain

2. What is the age requirement to receive Medicare? Is there a need to decrease/increase the age requirement?

Answer 1

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