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Medicare: Comparison of Catastrophic Health Insurance Proposals

HRD-87-92BR Published: Jun 19, 1987. Publicly Released: Jul 06, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed 14 legislative proposals that would provide coverage of catastrophic health care costs to determine the potential effects on Medicare beneficiaries.

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Aid for the elderlyBeneficiariesElderly personsHealth care costsHealth care programsHealth insurance cost controlInsurance premiumsMedicaidMedicareProposed legislationCatastrophic health insurance