A Call for Action: Executive SummaryU.S. Government Printing Office, 1990 - 18 pages |
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... poor or near - poor . In 1987 , one - third were in families with incomes below the federal poverty level ( $ 11,611 for a family of four ) . Two - thirds were in families with incomes below twice the poverty level . • Most of the ...
... poor or near - poor . In 1987 , one - third were in families with incomes below the federal poverty level ( $ 11,611 for a family of four ) . Two - thirds were in families with incomes below twice the poverty level . • Most of the ...
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... Poor - Coverage for the nation's poor is largely the responsibility of the Medicaid pro- gram , a federal / state entitlement program adminis- tered by the states under broad federal guidelines . Medicaid has accomplished a great deal ...
... Poor - Coverage for the nation's poor is largely the responsibility of the Medicaid pro- gram , a federal / state entitlement program adminis- tered by the states under broad federal guidelines . Medicaid has accomplished a great deal ...
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... poor people lacking health coverage . Without major changes in public policy , Medicaid and supplemental programs will never reach all the poor . Protection will vary considerably from state to state . And many low - income Americans ...
... poor people lacking health coverage . Without major changes in public policy , Medicaid and supplemental programs will never reach all the poor . Protection will vary considerably from state to state . And many low - income Americans ...
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... poor risks . A whole company may lose cover- age or see its premiums skyrocket because of the ex- perience of a single individual . Some of these workers may be able to find coverage on their own . But those in poor health may not find ...
... poor risks . A whole company may lose cover- age or see its premiums skyrocket because of the ex- perience of a single individual . Some of these workers may be able to find coverage on their own . But those in poor health may not find ...
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... poor plus subsidies to help the near - poor purchase private health insur- ance . The Commission believes that such an approach would be an inadequate response to the crisis . Even the substantial expansion of public support the Com ...
... poor plus subsidies to help the near - poor purchase private health insur- ance . The Commission believes that such an approach would be an inadequate response to the crisis . Even the substantial expansion of public support the Com ...
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Americans coverage ance benefits BILL GRADISON Brookings/ICF Long-Term build universal coverage burden caid calls for action caregivers Commission believes Commission recognizes Commission recommends cost shifting cover Current Population Survey DAVID PRYOR delivery Dependents develop EARL DOTTER efficient eligibility ensure access face families federal cost federal government guidelines health and long-term health care costs health care coverage health care system health coverage health insurance home and community-based house of cards income increase individuals insurance market job-based and public job-based coverage Lewin/ICF estimates Long-Term Care Financing long-term care insurance Mark Merlis Medicaid medical underwriting Medicare Medigap nation need long-term Nonelderly number of elderly nursing home stays ommends payment rates percent ployers poor Population Survey data premiums private insurance problems protection provide coverage public coverage public program receive recom risk Rockefeller IV severely disabled small employers SOURCE spending strategy sumers tion uninsured universal health universal health care
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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...