On Medicare’s 45th Anniversary, 85% of Retirees Are “Very” or “Somewhat” Satisfied with Their Medicare Coverage
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BURLINGAME, Calif.—-On Medicare’s 45th Anniversary, 85% of Retirees Are “Very” or “Somewhat” Satisfied with Their Medicare coverage [Original News Article] Related NewsPresidential Proclamation–45th Anniversary of Medicare and MedicaidSeniors in U.S. overwhelmingly satisfied with their current Medicare coverageMedicare Anniversary
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