U.S. Rep. Doggett: Affordable Care Act is Already Providing Measurable Benefits for Seniors

March 21, 2012

Washington-- Today, during Budget Committee review of the Republican's newly unveiled budget, Rep. Doggett discussed the benefits that the Affordable Care Act is already providing seniors. "This Republican proposal would finance massive tax cuts for the wealthiest few individuals and corporations by cutting benefits and increasing costs for seniors on Medicare. The plan would mean the end of free Medicare preventive care, forcing seniors to pay new fees for everything from cancer screenings, to diabetes testing and routine check-ups, and an end to discounts on prescription drugs in the 'donut hole' coverage gap that has already saved more than 5 million seniors over $3.2 billion. I will continue working to ensure that seniors have access to good, affordable coverage through Medicare," Doggett said.

You can watch his full remarks below: