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Publication Date: May 2009
Publisher: National Center for Policy Analysis (U.S.)
Author(s): Devon Herrick; Pamela Villarreal
Research Area: Health
Keywords: health care; health insurance; Medicare; retirement
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
Many people assume Medicare will cover most of their health care costs when they retire, and that Medicaid, the health care program for the poor, will cover them if they need nursing home care. However, neither program guarantees a low-cost ride through retirement.