HHS: Medicare Enrollees To See Savings From Overhaul
The federal health reform law could help beneficiaries in traditional Medicare plans save an average of $3,500 over the next 10 years, according to a report released last week by HHS. According to the report, such savings could be as high as $12,300 over 10 years for elderly U.S. residents and people with disabilities who require high-cost prescription medications.
- "HHS Report: Health Care Reform Saves Traditional Medicare Enrollees $3,500 Over 10 Years" (Pecquet, "Healthwatch," The Hill, 11/4).