The Senator from Florida is inaccurate because in my own plan, my MEDS program is a copay and also has deductibles built in depending on wages or income. It is worked through Medicare and through the HCFA program. So, no, I do not oppose a shared responsibility or liability but one that is a benefit to seniors, and not one that drains their pocketbooks for little or no benefit.
Discussing the MEDS program and its benefits for seniors.
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We have tried, but we have not had it scored yet and have not been able to get the numbers, but some of the projections we have say it will be under $40 billion a year, not the 258 or 253 the Vice President is talking about.
Because what we are trying to do is target those who need the help, and that is about 6 or maybe 10 percent of the population. What the Vice President is doing and what you are talking about is bringing 100 percent of Americans under a new…
But his plan is not voluntary. You can voluntarily get in, but when you do not get in, you can't reapply. That is my understanding.
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