Posts Tagged ‘Medicare’

Weekly Address: Medicare Officially Safer After Health Reform

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012


The President discusses a new Medicare Trustees report showing Medicare to be on much stronger footing as a result of the reforms in the Affordable Care Act. In addition, seniors are also already getting help with prescription drug costs when they fall into the infamous “donut hole.”

YouTube Town Hall: Health Reform Extends Life of Medicare

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011


Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz explains how the Republican voucher plan would gut Medicare, while the Affordable Care Act protects and strengthens Medicare. Please visit my Web site for more info at wassermanschultz.house.gov Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz answered the YouTube Town Hall question: According to the CBO, the rising costs of Medicare and Medicaid will contribute significantly to our national debt over the next decade. What specific changes are needed, if any, in Medicare benefits or other rules to maintain America’s fiscal health? To see more videos from the YouTube Town Hall visit www.youtube.com