Thanks oboma? That was green font I hope.. I see no reason to thank him for Social Security.. 1902 The first U.S. workmen's compensation law enacted (later declared unconstitutional) 1915 Thirty states enacted the first major legislation to require employers to insure their workers against industrial accidents—or workmen's compensation 1935 The first federal government health insurance bill introduced in Congress 1945 President Harry S. Truman became the first sitting president to officially endorse national health insurance 1961 President John F. Kennedy sent a message to Congress recommending health insurance for the elderly under Social Security 1965 President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law 1972 Medicare eligibility extended to people with disabilities and to people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) 1976 HMOs began to be offered as a Medicare option effective with the HMO Act of 1976 1983 The diagnosis-related group (DRG) prospective payment system began—soon after, Medicare members could enroll in an HMO or managed care plan 1997 The Medicare+Choice program (now known as Medicare Advantage) was enacted 2003 President George W. Bush signed the "Medicare Modernization Act" into law 2006 The voluntary Part D outpatient prescription drug benefit becomes available to beneficiaries from private drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans
Mags, I meant to ask how you told your mom we wished her well. I mean, how does that conversation go? "Well, mom, Rip City Two say get well soon!" "What the hell is Rip City Two?" "Oh mom. It's a sports message board. It's the Blazers board. You know, NBA basketball. You know, Go Blazers!?!?!?" "Oh, fun." "I spend my work days on the forum instead of working for your company." "Wait, why are you telling complete strangers about my broken hip? And why are they wishing me well. I don't know them. Again, why you talking about me with random internet strangers?" <SLAP>
