"It is important for us to understand Medicare's current benefit structure and look at ways to modernize it."
"Seniors are left open to considerable financial risk and uncertainty."
"Almost 90% of beneficiaries purchase or receive supplemental insurance."
"But what Republicans want to do when they talk about reform is to cut the structural foundation of Medicare, turn the whole thing over to insurance companies, and I can tell you right now that that op..."
"Nearly 50 years have passed, and Medicare's model has become outdated. Seniors deserve a modern product that meets their needs and helps them control cost."
"If Congress is concerned about low-income people and the impact of this on low-income people, a much more targeted approach would be to change eligibility for the Medicare savings programs."
"From the beginning, however, one area that both sides have designated as a top priority is coverage for those with preexisting conditions."
"In the Republican alternative to Obamacare, we proposed $25 billion over 10 years to aid Americans suffering from preexisting conditions."
"Obamacare, unfortunately, provided only $5 billion in its Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan."
"Although we still hope for a full repeal of the health care law and replace it with other reforms, we have reached out to President Obama and asked him to work with us to help those most in need get c..."
"At the time of the health care law's passage, Republicans argued that the funding level was too low and would not cover all of those it was meant to help."
"As a physician, ensuring those with pre-existing conditions have access to affordable health insurance is a top priority for me."