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PH 450 San Diego State University Public Health Policy Questions

 

Question 1. (15 points) The committee responsible for drafting the Social Security Act (SSA) of 1935 considered but decided against the inclusion of a health insurance program. The Medicare program was passed in 1965 as a modification to the SSA.A. Briefly explain some of the circumstances that delayed the passage of the Medicare program. Please respond in 1-2 paragraphs. (10 points)B. Please do some research and briefly describe at least one modification to the Medicare program since its 1965 implementation. Be specific, and please respond in 3-5 sentences. (5 points)

Question 2. (15 points) Discuss the role of each branch of the federal government in policy implementation. Why are each of these roles important? Please respond in up to 3-4 paragraphs.Questions 3 and 4 relate to our lecture on COVID-19 and public health policy.