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Boustany Votes to Ensure Seniors Have Access to Needed Care

Statement

Date: Dec. 13, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Senior Citizens Entitlements and the Safety Net Health Insurance

Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., M.D., (R-South Louisiana) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011:

"While this bill is imperfect, I am pleased to have voted to stop automatic cuts under the flawed Medicare physician payment formula. Congress cannot allow for Medicare payments to be reduced by 30% and expect for services to continue. This legislation ensures seniors have affordable access to healthcare. The bill also preserves seniors' access to ambulance services and stops dangerous automatic cuts for seniors needing therapy services under Medicare. I will continue fighting to ensure that seniors have access to needed care, without passing massive new debt to our children and grandchildren."


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