Politics
Samuel Moyn says Medicare’s lack of long-term care cover is scandalous
Breaking Points
Author Says OLD PEOPLE VOTE Should Be DILUTED
What was said
"Our welfare state does not because Medicare excludes long-term maintenance of older people which is a scandal."
Samuel Moyn argues the US safety net leaves many older people fearful about care in later life. He says Medicare’s exclusion of long-term maintenance care is a scandal, and suggests expanding socialised care funded by higher taxes on wealthy older people.
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- Breaking Points
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- Author Says OLD PEOPLE VOTE Should Be DILUTED
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