How the bipartisan Medicare deal will hurt retirees
A recent agreement on a budget deal between Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Republican House Speaker John Boehner is being heralded as the return of bi-partisanship. The deal, which will soon be voted on, addresses payments to doctors who treat Medicare patients. “The bipartisan, bicameral bill seeks to end the cycle of annual ‘doc fix’ crises that have created uncertainty for millions of Medicare providers and beneficiaries for over a decade and create a system that promotes higher quality care for America’s seniors,” a release from committee leaders in both parties stated. Read more…