What Chris Van Hollen means when he says Ryan's Medicare Plan is not the same as Federal Employees

[flpoljunkie]

Ryan says his Medicare voucher plan is just like the Federal Employees Health Plans, but Van Hollen says it is not in one important aspect, 'Fair Share.' Ryans's voucher would not keep up with inflation--even if a senior could get health insurance from a private company. I expect the health insurance industry will not support Ryan's vouchers for Medicare and will work to see if does not pass.)

The Government's share of premiums paid is set by law. Amendments to the FEHB law under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-33, approved August 5, 1997) authorized a new formula for calculating the Government contribution effective with the contract year that begins in January 1999. This formula is known as the "Fair Share" formula because it will maintain a consistent level of Government contributions, as a percentage of total program costs, regardless of which health plan enrollees elect.

http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/reference/handbook/fehb03.asp

[OHdem10]

1. Some Republicans have been trying to put Lipstick on Ryan's

Pig by saying he really did not want to end Medicare.
He was going to offer something like the plan Congress
has.

This was desperation by Republicans who do not want
to be seen as ending Medicare. These people will lie
their heads off.

Keep the story of Ryan ending Medicare front and Center.
Tell and explain it to every person who will listen
to you.

[nykym]

2. Well I have a solution for Ryan!

Make the vouchers a MANDATE!
let's see how that works for you Mr. Ryan!