http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_343.html#24712 When I enlisted on 23 Oct 1956 - I was told that I would have total medical coverage by the local Navy Recuriter and that I would have complete medical care for myself and family if I stayed in the U. S. Navy for twenty years. I retired on 1 Mar 1976. The wife and I are both over 65 and paying $2244 for Part "B" Medicare Coverage that should come with my so called FREE medical coverage as promised in Oct of 1956. We are on a fix income and the $2244 would be a great asset to the both of us at this time.... 24712@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:53:37 EST http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_343.html#21494 As a refundable credit, this would accomplish the same as waiving the Part"B" premium. It would require filing a tax return, which could be a chore for those who would not otherwise be required to file. But for $2244 (2007) for a couple, it would be worth it... 21494@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:01:38 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_343.html#14632 World War II & Korean Vetewrans were promised free lifetime medical care. Being charged monthly Medicare premiums violates those government promises wtitings do exist & the point has even been admitted by gov.... 14632@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:00:05 EDT