Medicare Catastrophic Act: Options for Changing Financing and Benefits
HRD-89-156
Published: Sep 15, 1989. Publicly Released: Sep 22, 1989.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 (MCCA) to identify options for restructuring benefits and financing, due to congressional and public concern regarding increased premiums.
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Budget deficitElderly personsHealth care servicesHealth insuranceHealth insurance cost controlInsurance premiumsMedicarePublic health legislationRetirement benefitsSocial security taxes