Fazio Reacts to Extending Medicare Benefits

The Obama administration is said to be pleased that the senate is close to agreement on a public option in the health care reform debate. The proposal would extend medicare benefits to those as young as 55.

Dr. Charles Fazio spoke to the Rosenmeier Forum at Central Lakes College last night. He told KLKS News, while the medical plan is inexpensive to purchase, it would not support the costs of doctors and hospitals. He predicts people would migrate to the plan, and would change what hospitals and clinics are paid.

Dr. Fazio says such a plan could also result in a significant disruption to the private insurance market.