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Proc 8544ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8544

45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

This proclamation commemorates the 45th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, recounting their history and benefits, praising the Affordable Care Act's enhancements to these programs, and declaring July 30, 2010 as a day of observance. It contains no substantive policy directives or operational changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 46835

Impact dates

  1. Proclaim July 30, 2010 as the 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

  2. Proclamation of July 30, 2010 as commemorative day

Key directives

  • Proclaim July 30, 2010 as the 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of July 30, 2010 as commemorative day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document is purely commemorative with no binding policy effect; ACA provisions mentioned are descriptive of already-enacted law, not new directives from this proclamation
Proclamation 8544: 45th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid · Executive Orders