Medicare Reform

Medicare Reform

This simulation needs to done in its entirety as it is an integrated experience.

Users are introduced to Medicare, and told how in the near term there will be a shortfall, so that unless something is done benefits will have to be cut. All of the policy options assessed are from bills that seek to address the Medicare shortfall. Users then evaluate options for reducing the shortfall.

Addressing the Medicare Shortfall	Results
Whether to encourage the use of generic drugs	National and by Party ID	By Demographics
Whether to equalize in/outpatient deductibles and set an annual cap on out-of-pocket spending	National and by Party ID	By Demographics
Whether to raise eligibility age from 65 to 67	National and by Party ID	By Demographics
Whether to reduce payments to drug companies by 17%	National and by Party ID	By Demographics
Whether to reduce payments to hospitals to equalize with doctor’s offices	National and by Party ID	By Demographics
Whether to increase Medicare payroll tax rate	National and by Party ID	By Demographics
Whether to increase standard Medicare premiums	National and by Party ID	By Demographics
Whether to increase Medicare premiums for higher earners	National and by Party ID	By Demographics
Whether to limit medical malpractice suits	National and by Party ID	By Demographics
Whether to lower Medicare’s subsidy to teaching hospitals	National and by Party ID	By Demographics
Whether to limit how much Medigap can cover	National and by Party ID	By Demographics

Final recommendations are calculated in an integrated spread sheet, allowing respondents to receive instant feedback about the impact of their choices on the Medicare shortfall.

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