Saturday, July 31, 2010

45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

Yesterday, July 30th, 2010, marked the the 45th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid.

July 30th, 1965, brings back memories.

My experience goes back before that point in time, to the Kerr-Mills Act of 1960. That act established the Medical Assistance for the Aged (MAA) program.

I began working as a public welfare worker (PWW2) in Iowa in 1963. At that time, Iowa was one of only a few states to implement MAA.

It all brings back memories.

President Barack Obama's proclamation: