We certainly acknowledge there have been some problems. This is a 30-40 billion program. It's a big transition for many people.
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People can go to senior centers, people can call a local number, or go to a local event to get the help they need, ... Because it is clear that some will need expert assistance. We just can't rely on press releases out of Washington to do it.Gary Karr
It's important to know that a lot of people will never reach the 2,250 amount. None of this applies to the Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for extra help because they will have no premiums, no deductibles, and no gaps in coverage.
Gary Karr
You'll be able to plug in essentially what's important to you. If you say, 'I want to find a plan that's less than 20,' then it will give you that, and you can then sub-sort basically on what you want. . . . Folks shouldn't be anxious about making the perfect choice. Once you narrow it down to the things you think you need, there is not a wrong choice there. You're fine.
Gary Karr
The drug coverage was set up to do two things Provide coverage to people who don't have it, and also preserve coverage for people who do.
Gary Karr
There are going to be people who are in the program who haven't applied for the low-income subsidy.
Gary Karr
One of the concerns we have is that folks are overly anxious and think they've got to go find a plan today, or find a plan tomorrow or find a plan on Monday. Not only do they not need to decide now, they can't decide now.
Gary Karr
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