Medicare shifted responsibility for the health needs of elderly and disabled persons from their family and charitable organizations to the federal government.

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Medicare was established by the federal government in 1965 to provide health insurance coverage to individuals aged 65 and over and those with certain disabilities. Prior to Medicare, families and charitable organizations were primarily responsible for the health needs of elderly and disabled persons.

Medicare Shifted Responsibility for the Health Needs of Elderly and Disabled