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America's Veterans Deserve Adequate Medical Care
Target: U.S. Congress
Sponsored by: American Medical Association Patients' Action Netw
Sponsored by: American Medical Association Patients' Action Netw
Service members fighting for our country shouldn't have to worry about their families' health care. But millions of military patients and their families are already having trouble finding physicians. Since TRICARE, the military insurance plan for active and retired military members and their families, is tied to Medicare, future doctor payment cuts will cause even greater harm to their health care quality. Unless Congress acts now, future doctor payment cuts will deprive these heroes of the health care they need and deserve. Help protect service members' access to doctors!
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# 35,400:
11:51 pm PDT, May 19,
Sophie Szeferowicz, France
# 35,399:
10:12 pm PDT, May 19,
Terri Rudo, Arizona
# 35,398:
9:01 pm PDT, May 19,
Deborah Palmer, California
# 35,397:
8:47 pm PDT, May 19,
Kristen Olsen, Michigan
They've given so much to us. Let's give a something back.
They've given so much to us. Let's give a something back.
# 35,396:
8:40 pm PDT, May 19,
Name not displayed, Ohio
# 35,395:
8:32 pm PDT, May 19,
Name not displayed, California
# 35,394:
8:16 pm PDT, May 19,
Rosa Ranger, Michigan
# 35,393:
7:21 pm PDT, May 19,
Cheyenne Browning, California
# 35,392:
6:49 pm PDT, May 19,
Bethany Donelow, West Virginia
# 35,391:
6:49 pm PDT, May 19,
MARGOT DIETZER, California
# 35,390:
6:44 pm PDT, May 19,
Charles Timberlake, Ohio
people on A fixed income have not the ability to make up the difference when cuts are made in Medicare. Then those on it do not get medical care, or the medicines that they need.
people on A fixed income have not the ability to make up the difference when cuts are made in Medicare. Then those on it do not get medical care, or the medicines that they need.
# 35,389:
6:32 pm PDT, May 19,
M. Dancause, California
# 35,388:
6:22 pm PDT, May 19,
Peggy Furminger-Haist, New York
# 35,387:
5:50 pm PDT, May 19,
P Karbaugh, Colorado
# 35,386:
5:38 pm PDT, May 19,
Marsha Kannry, Florida
Surely you don't want to shame your nation AGAIN by cutting medical care for our military veterans? How about a legal disclaimer (truth-in-advertising) about how you will disregard their medical needs as part of their sign up contract??? PLEASE, DO RIGHT BY THEM, DON'T SHAME YOUR COUNTRY. THANKS.
Surely you don't want to shame your nation AGAIN by cutting medical care for our military veterans? How about a legal disclaimer (truth-in-advertising) about how you will disregard their medical needs as part of their sign up contract??? PLEASE, DO RIGHT BY THEM, DON'T SHAME YOUR COUNTRY. THANKS.
# 35,385:
5:31 pm PDT, May 19,
Alexis Mapes, Washington D.C.
# 35,384:
5:30 pm PDT, May 19,
Elizabeth Dean, Texas
# 35,383:
5:03 pm PDT, May 19,
Sandra Mayfield, Texas
Our veterans risked their lives for us to live in a country that is fair and just. To cut medical care from our veterans would be barbaric and cruel. Sandy Mayfield
Our veterans risked their lives for us to live in a country that is fair and just. To cut medical care from our veterans would be barbaric and cruel. Sandy Mayfield
# 35,382:
4:40 pm PDT, May 19,
Melissa Savilonis, Connecticut
# 35,381:
4:18 pm PDT, May 19,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 35,380:
3:41 pm PDT, May 19,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 35,379:
3:37 pm PDT, May 19,
Name not displayed, Washington
# 35,378:
3:14 pm PDT, May 19,
Kristin Teeter, Illinois
they are either laying they're lives on the line for us or have done so in the past!! and their families depend on them for the times when they are in need for military jobs are more scure than other types of jobs. Please help the families keep what care they get and add more benefits to what they now get.
they are either laying they're lives on the line for us or have done so in the past!! and their families depend on them for the times when they are in need for military jobs are more scure than other types of jobs. Please help the families keep what care they get and add more benefits to what they now get.
# 35,377:
2:51 pm PDT, May 19,
Sergio Lacayo, California
Dear [Decision maker], On behalf of America's service members and their families, I strongly urge you to stop Medicare doctor payment cuts. Medicare doesn't even reimburse doctors at a level equal to the cost of treating patients. And, recent reports predict that the government will cut the rates further - by 10 percent in 2008, and a whopping 40 percent by 2015! Past cuts have made it more difficult for service members to find a doctor. Future doctor payment cuts will force doctors to limit the number of new Medicare patients they treat, will make it more difficult to find surgical and medical specialists and will force seniors to travel greater distances for medical care. view more With millions of military patients and their families already having trouble finding physicians, these cuts make no sense. Americans have spent years paying taxes and paying into Social Security. We refuse to let insurance companies cut our benefits to line their own pockets. If you don't act now, doctor payment cuts will jeopardize Americans' access to doctors. America's vets have sacrificed for our country and have done their duty to protect all Americans. Please make good on your promise by stopping Medicare doctor payment cuts. view less
Dear [Decision maker], On behalf of America's service members and their families, I strongly urge you to stop Medicare doctor payment cuts. Medicare doesn't even reimburse doctors at a level equal to the cost of treating patients. And, recent reports predict that the government will cut the rates further - by 10 percent in 2008, and a whopping 40 percent by 2015! Past cuts have made it more difficult for service members to find a doctor. Future doctor payment cuts will force doctors to limit the number of new Medicare patients they treat, will make it more difficult to find surgical and medical specialists and will force seniors to travel greater distances for medical care. view more With millions of military patients and their families already having trouble finding physicians, these cuts make no sense. Americans have spent years paying taxes and paying into Social Security. We refuse to let insurance companies cut our benefits to line their own pockets. If you don't act now, doctor payment cuts will jeopardize Americans' access to doctors. America's vets have sacrificed for our country and have done their duty to protect all Americans. Please make good on your promise by stopping Medicare doctor payment cuts. view less
# 35,376:
2:29 pm PDT, May 19,
Cecilia Shapiro, Illinois
# 35,375:
2:27 pm PDT, May 19,
Casey Pearcy, Colorado
# 35,374:
2:22 pm PDT, May 19,
John@Marjorie Lewis, Tennessee
# 35,373:
2:17 pm PDT, May 19,
James Trimm, Virginia
# 35,372:
2:03 pm PDT, May 19,
Name not displayed, New York
This is to be expected from the chicken hawk government. Anyone who supports these cuts should be hung as a traitor.
This is to be expected from the chicken hawk government. Anyone who supports these cuts should be hung as a traitor.
# 35,371:
1:17 pm PDT, May 19,
Paul DiGirolamo, Georgia
# 35,370:
12:42 pm PDT, May 19,
Mark Kelly, Arizona
# 35,369:
11:35 am PDT, May 19,
Ann Mccommas, Arizona
Veterans deserve the best medical care we can provide! Dont take away their access to medical care.
Veterans deserve the best medical care we can provide! Dont take away their access to medical care.
# 35,368:
11:33 am PDT, May 19,
Sara Perron-Almasri, Michigan
Our veterans have had their lives altered in a million ways because they served our country. We owe them limiatless health care to help compensate for their sacrifices.
Our veterans have had their lives altered in a million ways because they served our country. We owe them limiatless health care to help compensate for their sacrifices.
# 35,367:
11:31 am PDT, May 19,
Barbara Jarrett, Alabama
# 35,366:
11:19 am PDT, May 19,
Suzanna Fellows, California
Taking care of the men and women in all branches of military service is the right thing to do! My father served on the front lines of WWII and Korea, upon his return home he was not granted the care he desperately required. Now my son is a Marine and I pray our country and those in decision making positions choose to show appreciation by making sure his medical and mental needs are met now and after his service is completed. America is strong because of its volunteer military, let's take care of those who serve!
Taking care of the men and women in all branches of military service is the right thing to do! My father served on the front lines of WWII and Korea, upon his return home he was not granted the care he desperately required. Now my son is a Marine and I pray our country and those in decision making positions choose to show appreciation by making sure his medical and mental needs are met now and after his service is completed. America is strong because of its volunteer military, let's take care of those who serve!
# 35,365:
10:58 am PDT, May 19,
Zoe Rubin, Florida
We have no problem asking them to sacrifice their lives so we can take a hot shower in the morning, ergo how dare the very people that place them in peril expect them to sacrifice their future also.
We have no problem asking them to sacrifice their lives so we can take a hot shower in the morning, ergo how dare the very people that place them in peril expect them to sacrifice their future also.
# 35,364:
10:54 am PDT, May 19,
Darlene Perry, California
These wonderful people, whether active or retired should have access to medical benefits in full, for the entire family; these courageous people are protecting the whole country and it would be terrible if they didn't get the medical care they needed.
These wonderful people, whether active or retired should have access to medical benefits in full, for the entire family; these courageous people are protecting the whole country and it would be terrible if they didn't get the medical care they needed.
# 35,363:
10:31 am PDT, May 19,
Gigi Vanlandingham, Tennessee
# 35,362:
10:29 am PDT, May 19,
Jayme Miller, Oregon
# 35,361:
10:06 am PDT, May 19,
Forrest Goforth, New Mexico
Just as you have certain high overhead and must have funding to continue the important work you do Senator, I as a physician have overhead, the cuts have forced me to limit the medicare paitints I can serve and keep my office open
Just as you have certain high overhead and must have funding to continue the important work you do Senator, I as a physician have overhead, the cuts have forced me to limit the medicare paitints I can serve and keep my office open
# 35,360:
9:53 am PDT, May 19,
Jennifer Rodriguez, Texas
# 35,359:
9:51 am PDT, May 19,
Shirley Blackie, Michigan
# 35,358:
9:20 am PDT, May 19,
Mari Carmen Negron, New Jersey
# 35,357:
8:45 am PDT, May 19,
David Marvin, Texas
It's our duty to serve our veterans in their time of need just as they have served us in ours. David P Marvin, Kingwood, Texas
It's our duty to serve our veterans in their time of need just as they have served us in ours. David P Marvin, Kingwood, Texas
# 35,356:
8:38 am PDT, May 19,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
We need to remember our military and take care of them with the proper health care they surely deserve.
We need to remember our military and take care of them with the proper health care they surely deserve.
# 35,355:
8:37 am PDT, May 19,
Nicola Nelson, Utah
Good grief! Don't we ask enough of these men and women that we can make sure their medical needs are taken care of?
Good grief! Don't we ask enough of these men and women that we can make sure their medical needs are taken care of?
# 35,354:
8:25 am PDT, May 19,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 35,353:
8:21 am PDT, May 19,
Joan Kirsten, New Jersey
These veterans fought for our country! Don't remove medical care from them! Thank you.
These veterans fought for our country! Don't remove medical care from them! Thank you.
# 35,352:
8:13 am PDT, May 19,
Virginia Estevez, Maryland
# 35,351:
8:06 am PDT, May 19,
Roger Abdell, Massachusetts
Stop the war, pay for CARE!
Stop the war, pay for CARE!