Share of Cost, Celebrating Medicare’s 50th A Golden Anniversary for America’s Health

Tuesday, Jul. 7th 2015 8:49 AM

As a part of Medicare celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are collecting Medicare stories from beneficiaries across the country. They want to hear how having Medicare has benefited you and/or a loved one and the difference it makes/has made in your quality of life and wellbeing. Below is an announcement and invitation from CMS to hear and collect your stories.

In 1965, President Johnson signed legislation to establish Medicare for the elderly and Medicaid for low-income adults, children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. Since then, these programs have transformed the delivery of health care in the United States. They have greatly reduced the number of uninsured Americans and have become the standard bearers for quality and innovation in American health care.

Chances are, you or a family member either have Medicare or Medicaid or know someone who does. In fact, about 55 million Americans have Medicare this year and more than 70 million have Medicaid in any given month. Has one of Medicare’s many covered preventive benefits helped detect cancer at an early and more treatable stage for you or a parent? Have rehabilitation services provided in a nursing home or in your own home helped you get stronger and return to regular activity after surgery? Has Medicaid helped pay for your parent to live in a nursing home or helped you or your children get treatment for an illness?

As part of the 50th anniversary celebration for these programs, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is collecting stories of how Medicare and Medicaid have made a difference for everyday Americans. Please visit Medicare.gov/anniversary/share-your-story to share your Medicare or Medicaid story.

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