Washington Journal
Medicare and Prescription Drugs
2003-07-28T07:31:28-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvOTVjXC8yMDAzMDcyODA3MzIwODAwMV9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Mr. Novelli talked about Medicare legislation, focusing on the proposed addition of prescription drug benefits to Medicare. He said that the current bills made many improvements, but had several flaws. Among the points he wanted changed were means testing and premium support, and he was also concerned that some areas might not be served adequately by private plans. Mr. Novelli responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.
Mr. Novelli talked about Medicare legislation, focusing on the proposed addition of prescription drug benefits to Medicare. He said that the…
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Mr. Novelli talked about Medicare legislation, focusing on the proposed addition of prescription drug benefits to Medicare. He said that the current bills made many improvements, but had several flaws. Among the points he wanted changed were means testing and premium support, and he was also concerned that some areas might not be served adequately by private plans. Mr. Novelli responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. close
Mr. Novelli talked about Medicare legislation, focusing on the proposed addition of prescription drug benefits to Medicare. He said that the… read more
Mr. Novelli talked about Medicare legislation, focusing on the proposed addition of prescription drug benefits to Medicare. He said that the current bills made many improvements, but had several flaws. Among the points he wanted changed were means testing and premium support, and he was also concerned that some areas might not be served adequately by private plans. Mr. Novelli responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. close
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