A Brief History of Medicare
Why is Medicare so complex? Why is Medicare such a political firestorm? We at Plan Medicare know that in order to understand the complex Medicare landscape today, it is essential to look at the history of the program. We have created this brief timeline, which outlines the history of Medicare, from its inception in 1966 through today. 1945 – President Harry S. Truman suggested a national health insurance plan, but his idea was rejected by Congress. Several bills…
