The Right Prescription? (NAPSA)—Efforts in Congress to allow the government to interfere with the Medicare drug benefit are the wrong prescription for America’s seniors. National Surveys show the majority of seniors are satisfied with their Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and many are saving an average of $1,200 a year on their drug bills. But now, some members of Congress want to Advocates hold that Medicare Part D is working well, saving older Americans big money and giving them the medical keys to longer, healthierlives. change it, allowing the govern- ment to set drug prices and limit access to lifesaving medications. A new report from RetireSafe’s Senior Center for Health and Security examines the question: Is this Congressional involvement in Medicare a true cost saver or an interference that will harm mil- lions of Medicare beneficiaries? The report credits the Drug Benefit’s success to competition among private insurance plans. Seniors now have access to 4,300 medicines, are saving money, and have the choices necessary to lead a healthy life. Why would Con- eress want to take that away from them? To view a full copy of the report, visit www.SeniorsforCures.org.
