Many Democrats running for the 2020 presidential nomination want to get more people insured by broadening Medicare to cover all Americans. Here's what that may look like.
But if Sen. Bernie Sanders' sweeping"Medicare for All" plan were enacted, it would mean big changes for the more than 60 million people already enrolled in Medicare, the federal health program for the elderly and disabled. While the Vermont senator argues that his proposal would provide even more benefits for seniors, others, particularly former Vice President Joe Biden, have warned that it would transform the 53-year-old program beyond recognition, despite keeping the name intact.
To help with that, millions of Medicare enrollees also have some type of supplemental insurance either provided by their former employer or bought from private insurers.Seniors also currently have the option to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans, which are sold by private insurance companies and provide a cap on out-of-pocket expenses. The policies also typically offer additional benefits, such as dental care, eye exams or fitness programs.
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