Reducing Social Security and Medicare Benefits: Addressing Issues of Excessive Charges and Double Dipping
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_51_13_0011
Dates
- 97th (1981-1983)
Scope and Contents
The letter is addressed to Congressman Jon Way 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 X.K. L. Glover.
Extent
3 pages
Policy Area
Health; Labor and Employment; Social Welfare
Creator Jones, James Robert, 1939-
Congress 97th (1981-1983)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Creator Jones, James Robert, 1939-
Congress 97th (1981-1983)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository