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Originally Posted by kawishiwi
...the adoption of Medicare reduced the % of seniors living in poverty from around 35% down to around 12%.
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I look at it differently. We're creating another safety net, and not empowering individuals to take ownership of their own retirement. I'd rather have the money that I've contributed to Medicare for the past 30+ years, invest it, and manage on my own. I would even be willing to pay a percentage (25%) and opt out to manage my own funds. SSN for that matter too.