Medicare expansion faces funding and structure hurdles
The proposal to let ages 55 to 64 join Medicare faces high costs and a different structure from private insurance. Critics warn it may not be a seamless fix as seniors already pay substantial out of pocket costs and the program's trust fund nears insolvency.
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Governor weighs tax code changes amid budget crisis
Parkinson spokeswoman Beth Martino quotes a possible tax code change as the 2010 budget prompts action when the Legislature starts in January. Secretary of Revenue Wagnon, a veteran appointed by former Gov. Sebelius, seeks independent but coordinated input as lawmakers debate spending cuts and tax exemptions to bridge the shortfall.
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Statehouse reporter Scott Rothschild can be reached at 785-423-0668.
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