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Murray, Senate Democrats Introduce Measure to Prevent Spike in Medicare Premiums

Statement

Date: Oct. 7, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Entitlements and the Safety Net

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) joined Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Senate Democrats in introducing legislation that would protect Medicare beneficiaries and states from a sharp rise in Part B premiums and deductibles in 2016. The legislation, the "Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015," ensures that Medicare premiums and deductibles will not increase in 2016.

"I'm proud to be pushing for legislation that would protect 722,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Washington state, and millions more across the country, from a sharp increase in their health care costs," said Senator Murray. "Our seniors deserve a health care system that works for them and puts their needs first--and that means they shouldn't have to worry about a spike in their health care costs next year. I'm going to be fighting hard for the Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries Act and I urge my colleagues to join me in getting this done for the families and communities we serve."


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