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[Term] Medicare [Why it matters] Reform proposals would cut funding for Medicare dramatically, theoretically to make the system more efficient and cost-effective. The system is already under financial strain, as baby boomers are beginning to reach the age to qualify. [What it is] 
A government-funded health-insurance plan for Americans over the age of 65.
Understanding the Health-Care Debate: Your Indispensable Guide-TIME
What it is