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Medicare and Medicaid programs cover only part of an older person's medical expenses. What are 2 ways that older people cover the remaining costs? What are the major reasons for the rapid increase in health care costs? How does this affect the older population?

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          Medicare and Medicaid programs cover only part of an older person's medical expenses.  What are 2 ways that older people cover the remaining costs? What are the major reasons for the rapid increase in health care costs?  How does this affect the older population?

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07/24/2023

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Two ways that older people cover the remaining costs: a) Private health insurance: Many older people purchase private health insurance plans to cover the costs that Medicare and Medicaid do not cover. These plans may offer additional benefits such as dental, Show more…

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Medicare and Medicaid programs cover only part of an older person's medical expenses. What are 2 ways that older people cover the remaining costs? What are the major reasons for the rapid increase in health care costs? How does this affect the older population?