Which of the following is most accurate regarding the future of Medicare?
A)Medicare will likely need adjustments to meet future demands.
B)The Medicare trust fund is expected to run out of money by 2016.
C)Medicare is expected to be financially stable for the next 50 years.
D)Medicare will be replaced by a private investment program beginning in 2015.

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Medicare, like any healthcare system, will likely need adjustments to meet the future demand of an aging population and rising healthcare costs. However, it is not expected to run out of money in the immediate future, as option B suggests. Option C is too optimistic, as even the most recent Medicare Trustees report projects that Medicare will only be financially stable until 2026. Option D is incorrect as there have been no plans to replace Medicare with a private investment program.

Which of the Following Is Most Accurate Regarding the Future