Stop Medicare Waste, Fraud and Abuse!
- par: NCPSSM
- destinataire: U.S. Congress
In the face of unprecedented federal deficits, Medicare spending is now considered by some to be a threat to our economic security and a target for "reform" and spending cuts.
But one of the best ways to protect Medicare spending is to prevent waste and fraud, funneling the money we already have allocated to the Americans who actually need it. Indeed, an inspector general's report indicates that an estimated $2.8 billion in federal Medicare spending in 2006 was improper - and auditors were told to ignore established policies that would have detected the waste.
This evidence of abuse to the Medicare system cannot be tolerated! Improper Medicare spending hurts patients who really need it - and causes our government to fall more and more into debt. Tell Congress they must protect the benefits we have earned - so Medicare funds go to people who really need them!
Dear [Senator or Representative],
In the face of unprecedented federal deficits, Medicare spending is now considered by some to be a threat to our economic security and a target for "reform" and spending cuts. But one of the best ways to protect Medicare spending is to prevent waste and fraud, funneling the money we already have allocated to the Americans who actually need it.
I am horrified to read of the $2.8 billion in improper federal Medicare spending in 2006. Not only is this fiscal irresponsibility bad for government spending, it also harms the very people Medicare is trying to help - the elderly and those with disabilities who need health care the most. I urge you to ensure Medicare funds go to whom they are meant.
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I look forward to hearing your plan to protect these programs for current and future retirees. As my elected representative, please oppose all threats to my retirement.
