I have also requested that FEMA waive the 25 percent State-local match for public assistance repair work.

One of the things that I believe is important to keep in mind as we design our anti-fraud arsenal is that fraud is multifaceted.

Our Nation's seniors are counting on us to ensure that Medicare fulfills its promises.

While the total cost of healthcare fraud is difficult to obtain, estimates range anywhere from $65 billion to $98 billion annually.

I am also concerned about the costs of implementing a smart-card system for all of Medicare.

The formula fairly allows some moneys to be deducted from the administrative side of the formula but balances that against undermining this important consumer protection, in my opinion.

In fact, the medical loss ratio requirement in the ACA is a critical consumer protection that has already saved consumers over a billion dollars.

So, I mean, if this is happening with the secure card now, isn't there a danger of that in Medicare?

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