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President Punts On Medicare, USA

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Article Date: 30 Jan 2008 - 2:00 PDT

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The President punted on Medicare in his State of the Union address, lumping together Medicare with Medicaid and Social Security and telling Congress to fix them.

The Center for Medicare Advocacy works on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries to ensure they get the health care they need. "We are happy to take up the President's challenge," says Judith Stein, Executive Director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. "The way to support traditional Medicare and end billions of dollars in unnecessary government spending is to cut the $150 billion subsidies being paid to private Medicare plans. This windfall to private corporations undermines traditional Medicare, threatens its future, and burdens taxpayers," says Stein.

"Instead of giving $150 billion to corporations, give it back to taxpayers," Stein states. "If the President's challenge is real, the answer is clear. Stop pretending privatizing Medicare saves money and offers better care. Cut this 'earmark' to private insurance companies. This will sustain Medicare, and help the economy."

"Congress and the President should support traditional Medicare, says Stein. "It is a proven, cost-effective way to provide access to health care for older people and people with disabilities." "In fact," Stein continues, "traditional Medicare is a model for a fair, uniform, and cost-effective health insurance program."

The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization that provides education, advocacy, and legal assistance to help elders and people with disabilities obtain Medicare and necessary health care. The Center was established in 1986. We focus on the needs of Medicare beneficiaries, people with chronic conditions, and those in need of long-term care. The organization is involved in writing, education, and advocacy activities of importance to Medicare beneficiaries nationwide. The Center's central office is in Connecticut, with offices in Washington, DC and throughout the country.

Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc.




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