Medicare Program not Confusing

MEDICARE PROGRAM NOT CONFUSING -- (House of Representatives - March 09, 2006)

(Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.)

Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to discuss the Medicare part D prescription drug plan, a historic program that renews our commitment to our Nation's seniors.

This plan gives seniors choices for prescription drug coverage that will cost less while offering more benefits. It has brought Medicare, a program created 40 years ago, into the 21st century. Millions of seniors who were without access to drugs are now getting them and many are saving thousands of dollars a year.

Clearly, people have liked what they have heard about the program as sign-ups for the third week of February amounted to 546,000 and the week before numbered 543,000. All told, almost 26 million people have signed up so far.

The Democrats say that seniors are confused by this program. I am feeling a little bit confused myself, and here is why: Democrats are holding town halls for the sole purpose of criticizing this plan while at the same time telling seniors they should consider signing up. Well, I guess I can understand why they are confused.

Mr. Speaker, there is nothing confusing about a program that will help Medicare beneficiaries pay for their prescription drugs while at the same time saving them money.

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