Word: lockboxes
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...PLAN Gore would strengthen the current Medicare program, putting aside $435 billion to keep it solvent--most of it in a "lockbox" outside the federal budget. And he would expand the program by adding a universal Rx drug benefit for all seniors. He also would allow people from ages 55 to 65 to buy into Medicare with the help of a tax credit...
...WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? To Medicare reform $87 BILLION To Medicare Rx benefit $253 BILLION To Medicare off-budget "lockbox" $360 BILLION To shore up Medicare with extra cash $75 BILLION TOTAL: $775 BILLION
...Plan Gore would strengthen the current Medicare program, putting aside $435 billion to keep it solvent--most of it in a "lockbox" outside the federal budget. And he would expand the program by adding a universal Rx drug benefit for all seniors. He also would allow people from ages 55 to 65 to buy into Medicare with the help of a tax credit...