AGE 306 - Politics of Aging.

(Formerly HCR 306).POL 120.(3).

Examination of political institutions and policy making processes that impact legislation affecting the aged, including legislators, interest groups, political parties, voters. Analysis of entitlement programs for the aged, including federal and state level regulation and implementation of Medicare, Medicaid, social security. Political attitudes of baby boomers and the aged toward the health care system.Also listed as POL 306.