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Medicare/Medicaid

Sarah Ding January 17, 2020
Medicare is a program funded by the state and federal government that provides health coverage for people 65 years or older and those who have a disability, regardless of income. Medicaid is a state and federal program that provides health coverage for people with a very low income.
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Medicare for all, explained

Sarah Ding September 12, 2019
When my sister asked what he thought about the Canadian healthcare system, I expected his face to light up as he talked about the amazing benefits or at least an approving nod because, after all, the only thing I knew about Canadian politics is that the healthcare is excellent. Instead, he shook his head heartily and said, “No, it’s no good.”
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Single-payer healthcare and Medicare for all explained

Sarah Ding September 12, 2019
When my sister asked what he thought about the Canadian healthcare system, I expected his face to light up as he talked about the amazing benefits or at least an approving nod because, after all, the only thing I knew about Canadian politics is that the healthcare is excellent. Instead, he shook his head heartily and said, “No, it’s no good.”
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