April 27, 2011 1:09:00 PM PDT
They want to eliminate the guarantee of medical care to seniors in America. Their budget plan would replace Medicare with vouchers that seniors would use to pay Big Insurance. And if the vouchers aren't enough to pay for their care—and the Congressional Budget Office says they won't be—too bad.
The plan isn't reform, it's wholesale privatization of Medicare. Their plan abolishes the guarantee of care that defines Medicare.
In fact, by 2030, the CBO estimates the average senior would be paying Big Insurance more than $20,000 each year out of pocket. If they can't afford it, then they won't get care.
And seniors aren't alone—the Republican plan also includes devastating cuts to Medicaid
The plan is so radical that many Republicans won't say whether they support it or not.
We don't know where Rep. Herger stands yet. Can you call him right now and ask to answer a simple question: "Will you oppose the Republican plan to abolish Medicare?" The person you talk to will probably try to dodge the question, but do your best to pin them down. Here's where to call:
Representative Wally Herger
Phone: 202-225-3076
