In this week's address, the President celebrates the fiftieth birthdays of Medicare and Medicaid, which together have allowed millions to live longer and better lives
"When I saw my first hospital bill, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Thanks to Medicare, the bills have been very small, and totally manageable." Carol wrote in a letter to the President. "Thank G-d, I am in remission now."
On the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, we celebrate all that these programs have done to improve the lives of millions of Americans -- and we also celebrate the ongoing efforts to strengthen these health programs, as well as to build on them by bringing affordable, quality health coverage to all Americans.
June 22, 2009 11:00 EDT