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Courtney helps all with reform stand

Judy Stein Willimantic

Publication: The Day

Published 03/19/2010 12:00 AM
Updated 03/19/2010 01:52 AM

I write in appreciation of Congressman Joe Courtney's support for health care reform.

Health care reform will strengthen and improve guaranteed benefits in traditional Medicare and will protect the integrity of the Medicare program. It will extend the life of the Medicare Trust Fund and reduce the outrageous overpayments to private Medicare Advantage plans. It will improve the Medicare program for all beneficiaries by slowing the growth of premiums and other out-of-pocket expenses, enhancing preventive benefits, and closing the "Doughnut Hole" gap in prescription drug coverage.

Health reform legislation will also expand coverage to millions of Americans and will end discriminatory practices by insurance companies. Everyone will win, including Medicare beneficiaries, if all Americans are provided access to affordable health coverage. Passing this legislation will strengthen Medicare, bring a similar promise of health coverage to younger people, and increase the economic security of all Americans. It is time to pass health care reform.

Editor's note: The writer is executive director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc.

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