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Paying More for Less: More Medicare Cost Sharing

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Since 1965, Medicare has ensured guaranteed health care benefits for older adults and people with disabilities. As policymakers grapple with how to reduce the nation’s deficit, many are looking to Medicare for savings. Unfortunately, some of the most discussed Medicare proposals share a common theme: forcing people with Medicare to pay more for less health security.

To produce cost savings, some propose restructuring Medicare cost sharing…

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