Over the long haul, we believe the states will save money. |
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. |
The bridge commission has become a prime example of unethical behavior and cronyism. The individuals we have put forth are all capable of serving as a watchdog to protect the interests of the people and ensure that taxpayer money is not wasted on patronage no-bid contracts. |
The card is not valid once you sign up for a plan. |
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. |
The eyes of the state of New Jersey are on the commission for awarding (Republican state senator) Martha Bark no-show contracts and giving three-quarters of a million dollars to the Strategy Group (a lobbying firm once led by Republican state Chairman Tom Wilson) ... We can't renominate a commissioner who didn't bring that to light. We can't do that. |
There are going to be people who are in the program who haven't applied for the low-income subsidy. |
There are just a lot of companies competing for business in California. It's a robust market. |
There's been times when it's been extremely slow or just has stopped working. |
This is going very well. It's not a magic system. |
We are examining our systems to make sure there is not some hole where people are not getting picked up. |
We are reminding all the plans that they must follow this. This is required. |
We are working on a new safety net process as a backstop, ... Somebody who has Medicare and Medicaid can go to the pharmacy and show proof and get his or her prescription filled. |
We are working on a new safety net process as a backstop. Somebody who has Medicare and Medicaid can go to the pharmacy and show proof and get his or her prescription filled. |
We certainly acknowledge there have been some problems. This is a $30-$40 billion program. It's a big transition for many people. |