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Article: Justice implications of a proposed Medicare prescription drug policy.(prescription drug coverage and the the concerns raised)
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- Social Work
- Article date:
- July 1, 2004
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CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2004 National Association of Social Workers. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Social justice is a core value to the mission of social work. Older people are among the most vulnerable populations for whom social workers are called on to advocate. Although Medicare prescription drug coverage has been a top legislative issue over the past few years, such a benefit expansion has yet to be implemented. This article examines the historical context of Medicare and reviews the proposals for prescription drug coverage, identifying the concerns raised.
Medicare
History and Coverage
Medicare, under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, provides health insurance for U.S. citizens over age 65 and disabled people receiving social ...