28 Quotes by Gary Karr

Beneficiaries should be hearing from their former employer or union this fall about their coverage options.

Even if it's apparently limited to that group, it's not acceptable. These people need to have their medications.

Our analysis shows there have not been any significant price increases at all and pretty big savings. We have done a much wider monitoring and have not found any large changes in drug prices except where there was a data error.

People can go to senior centers, people can call a local number, or go to a local event to get the help they need, ... Because it is clear that some will need expert assistance. We just can't rely on press releases out of Washington to do it.

There's been times when it's been extremely slow or just has stopped working.

It's simply asking for comment. Earlier, there were predictions we would not have enough plans. That's clearly not the case now. The question is will it still be of service to beneficiaries if you had fewer. Again, it's not a commitment.

It's important to know that a lot of people will never reach the $2,250 amount. None of this applies to the Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for extra help because they will have no premiums, no deductibles, and no gaps in coverage.

All Medicare drug plans have to cover all medically necessary treatments.

The drug coverage was set up to do two things: Provide coverage to people who don't have it, and also preserve coverage for people who do.