Straight Talk for Seniors on Health Reform
March 15, 2010
5 Straight Facts on How It Will Affect Them
Confused about health reform? Wondering what it really means for older Americans?
The health reform debate has exposed older adults to a barrage of political spin and scare tactics, leaving many confused and worried about the future of Medicare.
As a result, most don't believe they're getting unbiased and comprehensive information about how health care reform will affect them.
We're out to set the record straight.
Our new Straight Talk for Seniors on Health Reform lays out five straight facts on how health reform will affect seniors, including Medicare benefits and premiums, long-term care, and more.
“For 40 years, NCOA has proudly stood up for the interests of older adults, from supporting the passage of Medicare in 1965 to helping people understand and navigate complex benefits programs today,” says NCOA President & CEO James Firman. “Seniors know they can trust NCOA to provide the straight talk they want on this important and complicated issue.”
More Health Reform Resources
Side-by-Side Comparison of Major Health Care Reform Proposals by the Kaiser Family Foundation Summary of Key Medicare Provisions in White House Proposal and House and Senate Health Reform Bills by the Kaiser Family Foundation Health Reform Letter by the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations President Obama's Proposal How Health Reform Will Contain Costs by Third Way