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This issue paper provides information on the out-of-pocket expenses for prescription drugs that low-income individuals would face under the Senate versus the House Medicare prescription drug benefit legislation. Issue Paper (.
The Senate and House of Representatives each approved legislation in June of 2003 that would establish outpatient prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries as part of Medicare program reform.
Seniors are confused about the Medicare prescription drug law.
Now, thinking specifically about health care… What health care issue, if any, will be most important to you in deciding how to vote for US Congress? (PROBE: Is there another health care issue that will be almost as important to you?) 21% Prescription Drug Costs18 Health Care Costs16 Expanding Insurance Coverage13 Medicare/Medicaid/Care for Elderly2 Patient’s Bill of Rights14 No Issue18 Don't know…
Seniors are confused about the Medicare prescription drug law. Below are survey toplines of selected findings from the January/February 2004 Kaiser Health Poll Report survey.
Selected Survey Findings on the New Medicare Rx Drug Law - Chartpack Seniors are confused about the Medicare prescription drug law. Below is a series of chart illustrating selected findings from the January/February 2004 Kaiser Health Poll Report survey.
Now, I’m going to read you some different health care issues. As I read each one, please tell me how important you think it is for the President and Congress to deal with this issue – very important, somewhat important, not too important, or not at all important.
Looking ahead to the November election for US Congress from your district, what issue will be most important to you in deciding who to vote for? (PROBE: Is there another issue that will be almost as important to you?) Total Democrats Republicans Independents Economy/jobs 17% 24% 16% 15% Education 14 14 16 14 Taxes…
I’m going to read you a list of things that some people worry about and others do not. I’d like you to tell me how worried you are about each of the following things.
Now thinking specifically about health care...I'm going to read you a list of health care issues you might have considered in deciding who to vote for in this year's presidential election.
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