Assurance Quote by Mike Fitzpatrick
“Traditionally, Medicare's assurance has been that for the elderly and persons with disabilities that they will not be alone when confronted with the full burden of their health care costs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Senate Hearing on Medicare, 2014
Medicare promises to protect the elderly and disabled from overwhelming health costs.
In simple terms: Medicare aims to prevent alone in health costs.
Advocate for strong social safety nets.
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When to use this quote
- hospital bills
- insurance enrollment
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can Medicare be improved?
- What safeguards protect vulnerable groups?
Funding may be insufficient.