Seniors are left open to considerable financial risk and uncertainty.

Nearly 50 million seniors rely on the Medicare program for their health care.

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.

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 option is simply a nonstarter.

Nearly 50 years have passed, and Medicare's model has become outdated.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.

Seniors deserve an insurance product that reflects the current health care system, not that of the last century.

It is important for us to understand Medicare's current benefit structure and look at ways to modernize it.

Almost 90% of beneficiaries purchase or receive supplemental insurance.

We sent a letter to the President asking to work together to redirect funding in the President's health care law to ensure that no sick American is turned away.

this has been an excellent hearing, very, very important issue

In the Republican alternative to Obamacare, we proposed $25 billion over 10 years to aid Americans suffering from preexisting conditions.

As a physician, ensuring those with pre-existing conditions have access to affordable health insurance is a top priority for me.