Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) About Rising Health Care Costs for Pre-Medicare, Older Folks In The US
Q: You mean that there is still a health care cost problem in the US?
A: Older Americans face rising health care costs. Apparently this topic was hot when we touched on over 50 health insurance on the Over 50 Website over 5 years ago. Even after all the fuss about changes in US health, the problem is still much worse than it is a decade ago. More older people - between about fifty and sixty-four, lack medical coverage. And yes, most of them are employed, but do not have jobs that provide medical benefits - or they cannot afford the benefits.
Q: What about health reform?
A: <sigh> Apparently, if we can hang on until 2014 - and the US Supreme Court doesn't throw the baby out with the bath water there are some changes that will help more older Americans get insured. Learn about current health reform updates.
- Health Insurance Exchanges
- Less Rate ups and Declines as We Age
- Expanded Medicaid
Q: What's this new term - pre-Medicare?
A: That's a new catchall phrase, coined by AARP for people from age 50 to 64.
