Reducing Social Security and Medicare Benefits: Addressing Issues of Excessive Charges and Double Dipping

Item — Box: 51, Folder: 13

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_51_13_0011

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Reducing Social Security and Medicare Benefits: Addressing Issues of Excessive Charges and Double Dipping

The letter is addressed to Congressman Jon¢ Way 30 Welfare i Shopper chairmen and discusses the issue of reducing Social Security and Medicare benefits. The author claims that healthcare providers are becoming millionaires by overcharging Medicare and provides examples of excessive charges from doctors and hospitals. The author suggests that cutting unjust charges would save millions of dollars and prevent the need to reduce benefits. They also criticize the concept of double dipping and question the legitimacy of President Reagans mandate. The author urges the Congressman to consider reducing taxes and costs for both Republicans and Democrats, without harming the poor or low-income individuals. The letter is signed by XK. L. Glover.

Dates

1981

Creator

Jones, James Robert (James R.), United States Ambassador to Mexico (1993-1997); Chair of the House Budget Committee (1981-1985); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1973-1987), 1939- (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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