Letter to the editor: Health bill must strengthen Medicare

The Senate ought to preserve provisions of the Affordable Care Act that have strengthened Medicare, including Medicare beneficiaries' preventive screenings, closing the Medicare Part D "donut hole" and rewarding health plans, doctors and other medical care providers who improve the quality of health care.

The ACA provides catastrophic coverage for Americans under age 65, but it was not provided for seniors age 65 and older. The catastrophic coverage provided by the ACA, also ought to include Americans age 65 and older.

Also, Americans age 65 and older ought to be protected from being denied healthcare coverage due to pre-existing conditions.

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