A Call for Action: Executive SummaryU.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 18 pages |
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... income was less than 13 percent of the federal poverty guidelines . Moreover , because states have failed to increase their income eligibility levels to keep pace with infla- tion , Medicaid programs are covering smaller propor- tions ...
... income was less than 13 percent of the federal poverty guidelines . Moreover , because states have failed to increase their income eligibility levels to keep pace with infla- tion , Medicaid programs are covering smaller propor- tions ...
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... income level of who they're born to . The [ Medicare catastrophic ] ' off - ramp ' has collapsed . . . . The long - term care off ramp has never been open . And the group insurance concept is beginning to break apart , which has been ...
... income level of who they're born to . The [ Medicare catastrophic ] ' off - ramp ' has collapsed . . . . The long - term care off ramp has never been open . And the group insurance concept is beginning to break apart , which has been ...
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... income em- ployees who are now protected - shifting substantial costs from employers to taxpayers . The second major alternative the Commission considered was replacing of the current combined job - based and public approach with ...
... income em- ployees who are now protected - shifting substantial costs from employers to taxpayers . The second major alternative the Commission considered was replacing of the current combined job - based and public approach with ...
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... income workers and nonworkers receive subsidies to keep their contributions within reasonable bounds . 3. The Commission believes that private insurers and government should each play a role in adminis- tering health care coverage . But ...
... income workers and nonworkers receive subsidies to keep their contributions within reasonable bounds . 3. The Commission believes that private insurers and government should each play a role in adminis- tering health care coverage . But ...
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... income , or employment status . A close look at the problem shows what kinds of people are falling through the cracks ( see Figures 1 and 2 ) : · • Many of the uninsured are young . In 1987 , nearly half were under 25 , and more than 28 ...
... income , or employment status . A close look at the problem shows what kinds of people are falling through the cracks ( see Figures 1 and 2 ) : · • Many of the uninsured are young . In 1987 , nearly half were under 25 , and more than 28 ...
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Page 2 - ... savings achieved elsewhere in the federal budget, the Commission is committed to raising whatever additional revenues are necessary. B. In considering what revenue options to adopt, the Commission recommends that the choice be guided by the following three criteria: 1. The final tax package ought to be progressive, requiring a higher contribution from those most able to bear increased tax burdens. That is, families with higher incomes would be asked to contribute a greater share of their incomes...