Policymakers in recent weeks have turned their attention to deficit- and debt-reduction proposals, including changes to the nation’s top entitlement programs: Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. Typical policy discussions separate the three, but individual decisions regarding any of these programs have a cumulative effect on the economic and health security of seniors. The Kaiser Family Foundation this week released a brief that highlights the interconnected role Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security play in ensuring a secure health and financial future for seniors now and in future generations. Visit the site
