Great Society: Medicare Legislation

During the 1960s, the Great Society programs initiated by President Lyndon B. Johnson aimed to eliminate poverty and racial injustice in the United States. Among the sweeping reforms introduced, significant legislation was introduced to expand welfare programs, enhance education, improve healthcare, and support civil rights. The impact of these programs was both praised and criticized, with varying perspectives on their effectiveness and legacy.

Which of the following pieces of legislation is most closely associated with the establishment of Medicare, a pivotal component of the Great Society aimed at providing healthcare for the elderly?