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March 29, 2021

Sen. Bernie Sanders Pushes to Lower Medicare Eligibility Age from 65 to 55
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In healthcare news, Bernie Sanders, who chairs the Senate Budget
Committee, is pushing to lower Medicare eligibility from 65 to 55 years,
as well as expand the program to cover dental work, vision and hearing
aids. The move would be included as part of Democrats' upcoming economic
recovery plan.