03/17/2013
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"Nearly 50 years have passed, and Medicare's model has become outdated.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."
"Almost 90% of beneficiaries purchase or receive supplemental insurance."
"Nearly 50 million seniors rely on the Medicare program for their health care."