Business Week reported on the Jobs Bill Passed by the Senate Last week. Among other things, this bill would extend unemployment benefits, COBRA subsidies and fix the Medicare Physicians Fee Schedule for an additional 7 months (April through October 2010).
The $138 Billion bill would add $97 Billion to the Deficit.
Craig in talking with you at length on this issue in regards to the Medicare Physicians Fee schedule fix; it’s a double edged sword.
In one corner if the Dr’s aren’t “FIXED” in the way of income then they will cease or at least cut down on the number of Medciare eligibles they treat. Senior get the short end of the stick!
In the other corner Medicare reimbursements being a negative for 2011 people on Medicare Advantage plans will see even higher rates and/ or less benefits. Seniors get the short end of the stick!
Do I understand that correctly? and what group of seniors will get the shorter end of the stick?
In reality how do you feel this “FIX” will impact either group?