jul 3, 1965 - Social Security Act of 1965
Description:
The Social Security Act of 1965 was legislation that led to the creation of two programs: Medicare and Medicaid. The legislation initially provided federal health insurance for elders and poor families. This is considered an increase in federal power because now there is a set legislation that helps provide people to get health insurance that they might have not been exposed to before. This led to many other programs involving federal healthcare and was an increase in the power of the federal government.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 3, 1965
Now
~ 60 years ago