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Funeral services are expensive. In 2019, the median funeral cost was $7,640—$5,150 for a funeral with cremation—according to the National Funeral Directors Association.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has jurisdiction over more than 10,000 types of consumer products. Mandatory standards govern only a small number of products.

For many older adults, travel is important as a way to encounter new experiences, visit with friends and family, and obtain necessary medical care.

Medicare pays for hospital inpatient and outpatient services using a prospective payment system (PPS).

Medicare sets payment rates for physician services according to a fee schedule.

Under Part B, Medicare covers many types of medically necessary assistive technologies that improve health and functioning, including durable medical equip

Postacute care under Medicare refers to services provided after inpatient hospitalization or outpatient treatment.

Ensure adequacy and affordability—Medicaid should remain a v

Under the current Medicaid financing system, federal Medicaid funding increases in response to increases in enrollment, service costs, and service use.

The 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes provisions that improve and strengthen Medicaid.