Policy Summary: Policy Topic Search And Selection
Policy Topic Search and Selection
The topic chosen is Medicare, and the affected stakeholders are the elderly. This population is directly affected by Medicare and its possibilities. Those who are covered by Medicare are named as beneficiaries. Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage to over 41 million Americans, including virtually everyone age 65 and older and over 6 million younger adults with permanent disabilities ("Medicare," 2011). The elderly are directly affected by Medicare because it is the only option many have for accessing health care. The future of Medicare is concerning many elderly folks, and those thinking about Medicare for the future. The funds that it takes to keep this program going are massive, and
The topic chosen is Medicare, and the affected stakeholders are the elderly. This population is directly affected by Medicare and its possibilities. Those who are covered by Medicare are named as beneficiaries. Medicare is a federal program that provides health coverage to over 41 million Americans, including virtually everyone age 65 and older and over 6 million younger adults with permanent disabilities ("Medicare," 2011). The elderly are directly affected by Medicare because it is the only option many have for accessing health care. The future of Medicare is concerning many elderly folks, and those thinking about Medicare for the future. The funds that it takes to keep this program going are massive, and