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Originally Posted by saratogaman
There are two bills in Congress under review (one from the Senate, one from the House). There will be some effort to devise a version that may passable in both houses and sent to the President for approval or veto. Please advise what you know they are going to advance -- even before ?
If you oppose what appears to be going forward, would you share with us why you feel that way?
Also, are you currently benefiting from Medicare?
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Let me answer your second question first - I am presently on Medicare as the law requires for those of us over the age of 65. As to what I know of the two bills, I take my lead from the people supporting them and the CBO. Both the House and Senate bills require a decrease in projected Medicare outlays by more than $400 billion in order to 'make the books balance.' This is totally unrealistic. Politicians will never have the guts to reduce payments to seniors - it's not going to happen.
For Chelsea, whom I respect, I do not know the source of REH's information, nor do I care - I have provided my own, personal information that includes the decision of The Mayo Clinic to refuse reimbursement from Medicare. I have also offered to provide proof of this to any member of this board who sends me a PM. Please forgive me if I do not want to out the details of my condition and treatments on this board for all to follow.
Lastly, why is this a 'Glenn Beck' moment? I went to Mayo because Mayo offers better treatment and therefore a better chance of continuing to live than our local cardiologist's treatment. I wanted and still want to see my grandchildren grow up. Why, in the name of God, does this make me a Glenn Beck acolayte?