Fwd: Stop the attack on Medicare ANS

Hi -- this was passed on to me from our reader in Colorado.  I pass it on to you because it gives a clear and concise summary of what the Republicans are trying to do to Medicare. 
--Kim

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The GOP is trying to privatize Medicare which will mean seniors will have to spend twice as much on private insurance.

You can join me and Senator Mark Udall in our efforts to stop this by going to http://www.markudall.com/medicare

If Republicans pass their reckless spending plan, Anyone under 54 years old will be part of the first generation of Americans to not be automatically enrolled in Medicare even though we have spent our entire lives paying into the Medicare system. Instead, seniors will get an inadequate $8000 voucher to put towards much more expensive private insurance.

According to one analysis, seniors would pay twice as much out of pocket as they would if they were enrolled in the traditional Medicare program.

Join me and Senator Mark Udall in our efforts to stop this by going to http://www.markudall.com/medicare

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Things only get's worse from there. If health care costs continue to grow faster than inflation, seniors will see their coverage decline under the Republican plan. For many seniors on fixed incomes, that will mean dipping into their retirement savings, forgoing other necessities, or worse to make up the difference.

The bottom line is seniors will be forced to either pay higher premiums out of pocket or accept weaker coverage at a time in their life when access to quality health care is essential.

Help us fight the Republican plan to privatize Medicare by going to http://www.markudall.com/medicare

Thanks.