Medicare Act Of 1965
Social Security Act XVII
History
Many politicians were involved in drafting the final bill that was introduced to the United States Congress in March 1965. On July 30, 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill into law.
How it stareted
In 1960, the Kerr-Mills Act created the Medical Assistance for the Aged (MAA) program which gave states the power to decide which patients needed financial assistance. The federal government would provide matching funds to the states for the program. Some states did not participate or abide by the Act. Another preliminary bill, the King-Anderson Bill, was introduced in 1962. Under it, some hospital and nursing home costs for patients 65 and older would have been covered. Although this bill was defeated in committee, the vote was narrow (12-11), signaling a shift in attitudes.
Event Information
LBJ signs Medicare act
President LBJ sign the medicare act making it official that it was now intact.
When?
Friday, Jul 30, 1965, 08:00 PM
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