AARP Calls on Senate to Reject Health Bill

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AARP Calls on Senate to Reject Health Bill
Vows to Hold Senators Accountable for Bill That Hurts Older Americans
JUN 22, 2017

WASHINGTON, DC — AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond released the following statement today in response to the Senate bill which imposes an “Age Tax” on older adults—increasing health insurance premiums and reducing tax credits, makes cuts to both Medicare and Medicaid funding, and yet gives billions of dollars in tax breaks to drug and insurance companies. AARP calls on every Senator to vote ‘NO’ on this harmful bill.

“This new Senate bill was crafted in secrecy behind closed doors without a single hearing or open debate—and it shows. The Senate bill would hit millions of Americans with higher costs and result in less coverage for them. AARP is adamantly opposed to the Age Tax, which would allow insurance companies to charge older Americans five times more for coverage than everyone else while reducing tax credits that help make insurance more affordable.

“AARP is also deeply concerned that the Senate bill cuts Medicaid funding that would strip health coverage from millions of low-income and vulnerable Americans who depend on the coverage, including 17 million poor seniors and children and adults with disabilities. The proposed Medicaid cuts would leave millions, including our most vulnerable seniors, at risk of losing the care they need and erode seniors’ ability to live in their homes and communities.

“The Senate bill also cuts funding for Medicare which weakens the programs ability to pay benefits and leaves the door wide open to benefit cuts and Medicare vouchers. AARP has long opposed proposals that cut benefits or weaken Medicare.

“As we did with all 435 Members of the House of Representatives, AARP will also hold all 100 Senators accountable for their votes on this harmful health care bill. Our members care deeply about their health care and have told us repeatedly that they want to know where their elected officials stand. We strongly urge the Senate to reject this bill.”

https://press.aarp.org/2017-06-22-AARP-Calls-on-Senate-to-Reject-Health-Bill?intcmp=AE-HP-FLXSLDR-SLIDE4

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1. I know among some AARP gets a bad rap here, but they have been at the forefront in this fight

encouraging its members to contact their Congress persons to reject this republican atrocity

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3. It's life or death now

The republican terrorists are coming with knives drawn for the poor and working class this time.

If this shit passes people will die. Children will die.

We need all hands on deck. Anyone fighting this republican horror show is ok by me at this time anyway.

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4. It really is

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2. AARP

who is the next organization to scold these filthy repigs go ahead and have your say. Not too many organizations are going to promote this horrible plan, esp. the CBO office.

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5. I have swallowed my prided and rejoined AARP, after about 15 years. They did not

stand strong against Bush-43. Since #45 assumed office, AARP now opposes a Republican president who is screwing the poor and elderly. If you aren't a member, you should be. No group is working harder to save your asses.

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6. I agree