Health Care Debate - La Plata, MD

Health Care for those not presently covered could be integrated into Medicare and out again when they are employed or can afford their own care. We don't need another government program that invites abuse and corruption.

Posts: 9,636 Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash.) told CNSNews.com that it is possible AARP could benefit financially from the passage of the bill, which includes $500 billion in cuts to Medicare and Medicare Advantage. According to Reichert, if the cuts to the programs result in reduced benefits, more seniors will have to purchase “Medigap” coverage, highly regulated private insurance that fills in holes in Medicare coverage.

UnitedHealth Group offers Medigap coverage branded with the AARP logo, on which AARP collects royalties.

“I just think there’s a conflict of interest here,” Reichert said.“You can’t support a-half-a-trillion dollar cut (without) recognizing that, as a result of that cut, it will result in additional revenues for AARP.”

CNSNews.com - GOP Congressman Questions AARP Endorsement of Pelosi Health-Care Bill as Possible Conflict of Interest