USA seniors should not be footing the highest bills. This is an important first step, and I am looking at other proposals as well. The age for eligibility should not be raised at this time. Ensuring Medicare for future generations calls for attention to fiscal discipline, a priority use of the budget surplus and a use of the COLA for proper adjustments. More people live longer and we must work hard to make sure quality of life equals longevity of life.
Most people prefer home care, and it is less costly.
Long-term care is a priority issue, and the development of public insurance to fund a complete range of services must be addressed. The taxpayers already pay for more than half of the long-term care bill. We can be more focused and efficient in our approach. Medicaid, Medicare and other federal programs must address long-term care as a priority and not a footnote. I am a cosponsor of the Patients Bill of Rights.