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AARP lauds Ohio delegation for Medicare Fairness Act vote

Vote to Help Seniors Struggling in Tough Economy

Joanne Limbach, state president for AARP Ohio, today released this statement applauding Ohio’s delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives for its nearly unanimous support of the Medicare Premium Fairness Act (HR 3631).

“Older Ohioans are particularly hard hit as health care costs skyrocket despite lower inflation in other parts of the economy. People who rely on Medicare right now spend nearly a third of their income on health care. The lack of a cost-of-living adjustment in Social Security means they are seeing cots rise further out of reach.

By voting to hold Medicare premiums – that have doubled since 2000 – steady for the next year, the House is ensuring health care will be more affordable for those who rely on Medicare today without burdening taxpayers or future generations with new spending.

 We sincerely thank every House member who showed they care about the health and economic security of their constituents in Medicare by voting in favor of the Medicare Premium Fairness Act.”

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