Blacks and less educated individuals have gained less equitable access to the health care system with the advent of Medicare and Medicaid.

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Medicare and Medicaid, established in 1965, were designed to provide health care access to populations that were previously underserved, including the elderly, low-income families, and individuals with disabilities, thereby improving access to healthcare for blacks and less educated individuals among other groups.

Blacks and Less Educated Individuals Have Gained Less Equitable Access