Congressional Digest

Congressional Digest April 2023 No. 4 Vol. 102
The History of Social Security and Medicare

Entitlement Reform

Pros & Cons of Reforming Social Security and Medicare

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The History of Social Security and Medicare

The entitlement programs have helped Americans for decades

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the bill that led to the Medicare and Medicaid. The original Medicare program included Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance). Today these two parts are called “Original Medicare.” Over the years, Congress has made changes to Medicare. …

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