The Affordable Care Act--ACA--as noted in a July 24, 2012, Congressional Budget Office--CBO--report, cut $716 billion from Medicare.
It is clear that the Medicare Advantage program is under attack and that these beneficiaries are beginning to feel the effects of the over $...
I would suggest to you that that is pretty disingenuous to say if you like your plan, you can keep it.
I believe there are several existing reform proposals for Medicare Advantage that merit further discussion and feedback.
Individuals are losing coverage that they are happy with and the doctors with which they are comfortable, and this is a tragedy.
Medicare Advantage has a proven record of success and is popular with seniors because it provides better services, a higher quality of care ...
This Congress has jurisdiction on this issue. This is a multibillion-dollar industry.
I urge members to consider H.R. 2012, a sound national framework to protect horses, riders and the public.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the recognition, for the privilege to join the important hearing today on H.R. 2012.
This is not acceptable.
I believe this is unacceptable.