Jim Nussle: “First of all, on choice, the seniors that I represent in Iowa, they want to know that they are going to have choices in…”

“First of all, on choice, the seniors that I represent in Iowa, they want to know that they are going to have choices in this particular bill. They are tired of a one-size-fits-all government program called Medicare that tells them exactly what to do, when to do it, how to do it, and takes the decision making away from doctors. This bill gives them a prescription drug plan to choose from. Second it provides access. In rural Iowa, one has a real concern about whether or not the local pharmacy is going to be involved. This particular bill gives them access to their local pharmacies. Finally, security and affordability, all rural seniors will be guaranteed a prescription drug benefit just like they are guaranteed drug benefits under all other Medicare benefits, and that once they reach $6,000, they will be held harmless. This is the bill for rural Iowa, for rural America. Please support this bill.”