| Since 1965, Medicare has been one of the most successful federal programs for older Americans. More than 58 million Americans rely on this federal program that helps beneficiaries pay for their health care and prescription drug costs. This week, I introduced a resolution to Congress aiming to preserve the integrity of Medicare by maintaining the current age of eligibility at 65.
In recent years, Congress has discussed several ways to potentially reform the Medicare program, including raising the age of eligibility from 65. My resolution states Congress has a duty to maintain and strengthen Medicare for current and future generations by keeping the eligibility age as it stands.
Raising Medicare’s eligibility age will affect both our current workforce and older population. Millions of Americans have planned their retirement and financial futures around receiving Medicare at 65. Raising the Medicare age will prevent individuals, especially hard-working Americans with more physical jobs, from receiving quality care that is more efficient than many commercial insurance companies at providing coverage.
Supporting and working to protect the rights of seniors throughout the 6th district and Wisconsin will always be a priority of mine. This week, I was honored to be named a Guardian of Seniors' Rights by the American Association of Senior Citizens.
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