Prepare for Change: The Illusion of Entitlement

There is an urgent need for individuals, particularly younger generations relying on Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, to recognize that current entitlements may not be sustainable in the future. The financial landscape suggests that society will be unable to fulfill these obligations, necessitating personal responsibility for future security. Adjustments such as raising the qualifying age and means testing for benefits are likely in response to demographic shifts. The original intents of programs like Social Security are outdated, and their framing as insurance is misleading, as inequities exist for wealthier individuals receiving benefits they may not need. Individuals must prepare for an inevitable reduction in available support.