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As people around the country discuss and scrutinize health reform proposals, we have heard both genuine dialogue and partisan rhetoric. The cacophony of voices has confused and scared many people, including people with Medicare, some of whom are afraid that health reform will cut their benefits. Click here for a fact sheet about health reform and Medicare.
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From Joe Baker's statement on CMS’s announcement of premium rates and low-income subsidy benchmarks for Medicare prescription drug plans: "As a result of CMS’s actions, low-income people with Medicare in all parts of the country will have a choice of at least four drug plans, and one million low-income people with Medicare will be able to keep their current zero-premium drug plan next year."
Dear Marci,
Cancer is common in my family, so it’s important that I get my yearly screenings. Will Medicare cover cancer screenings?
—Keith (Murells Inlet, SC)
Read Marci's answer here.
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