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Medicare: Catastrophic Illness Insurance

PEMD-87-21BR Published: Jul 31, 1987. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed proposed legislation for providing catastrophic illness insurance coverage for the elderly.

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Aid for the elderlyEligibility criteriaHealth care costsHealth insuranceHome health care servicesLong-term careMedicareNursing homesProposed legislationCatastrophic health insurance