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‘Barack Obama projected on cutting down of government subsidies by $150 billion under medicare. He alleged that the money could be used to fortify the Medicare program largely, together with a cutback in the prices being paid by the seniors for the prescriptions. According to his crusade there are atleast 53,000 lowans in private plans under medicare advantage program.

If the government cuts its payments to the insurance companies there are possibilities that they will face a decline in coverage or a raise in pocket costs. According to the supporters of these programs they provide extra benefits than the government. But the critics argue that the government’’s service is much better and generous and should be reduced.

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission estimates the payments of the government to cover Medicare. Obama with his appearance and a written statement said that they should do everything they can for stopping the insurance industry from misleading the seniors.According to MedPAC the overpayments are bringing up the Medicare costs.