The Medicare Trust Fund Is Expected, If Current Flows Continue

question 151

True/False

The Medicare trust fund is expected, if current flows continue, to be depleted within a couple of decades.

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Valid Consideration

Something of value exchanged between parties in a contract, which is necessary for the contract to be legally enforceable.

Unilateral Contract

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Preexisting Duty Rule

A legal principle that states an existing duty cannot serve as consideration for a new contract, but modifications can occur if additional or new consideration is provided.

Unforeseen Circumstances

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