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AMAC attends a rally opposing government healthcare

Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC), said today over 10 million seniors will have their Medicare benefits cut under all versions of the health care reform proposed by Democratic legislators in both the House and the Senate.  Weber said, ”President Obama promised to reduce costs in his health care proposals by eliminating support for Medicare Advantage plans.  All versions from the Democrats contain this provision.

According to Weber, the average cost to each senior would be over $2,000 per year per individual.  With over 10 million seniors affected, the proposed changes would shift a twenty billion dollar burden onto the backs of mostly low income seniors.  “AMAC will fight to stop these changes”, Weber said.

Basic Medicare contains a $1,068 deductible for Part A, Hospital coverage and a 20% copayment requirement for Part B. Doctor/ Medical Coverage.  Medicare Advantage plans provided by private companies eliminate these charges and usually add additional benefits such as vision, hearing and dental care along with prescription drug coverage for affordable premiums.