Greetings,

The time for healthcare reform is now, and the facts must be heard. Opponents of health insurance reform are taking their message across the country and spreading myths about what healthcare reform will mean for Americans. The AFT is initiating a series to get the facts straight on healthcare reform.

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Here are the facts on one of the many myths being spread.

MythMYTH #3: Reforming healthcare will cut Medicare benefits for seniors.

FactsTHE FACTS: The president is committed to improving healthcare for all older Americans and to strengthening Medicare. The healthcare reform plan now being considered will extend Medicare coverage and preserve older Americans’ freedom to choose their doctor. It will eliminate wasteful overpayments to private plans (estimated at $160 billion); expand access to and end patient co-payments for Medicare preventive services; increase payments to healthcare providers, which would prevent doctors from refusing Medicare patients; and phase out the Part D "doughnut hole" that has caused many older Americans to do without their medications so they can afford other necessities.

As the nation debates healthcare reform, we'd like to hear from you on this important issue. Please take this short survey to share what you feel are the most important elements of healthcare reform.

Visit www.aft.org/fight4america to learn more about the AFT's position on health insurance reform, other facts and how you can be part of the action.

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