Midlands Voices: Reform of Medigap would be harmful to seniors
One peculiar idea is to significantly increase the cost-sharing requirements for seniors who buy private insurance policies that fill the financial gaps where Medicare payments fall short.

How deficit talks could affect Medigap
As debt limit talks drag on, lawmakers are eying possible changes in Medicare supplemental plans - moves that could increase seniors' out-of-pocket costs.

Research roundup: Restricting Medigap coverage; Hospital-acquired infections
Increases In Mortality, Length Of Stay, And Cost Associated With Hospital-Acquired Infections In Trauma Patients -- This study explores the clinical and economic burden of hospital-acquired infections, the most common complication in hospitalized patients, for trauma patients.

Senior Citizens May See Changes in Medicare Medigap Policies
July 26, 2011 - As debt limit talks drag on, lawmakers are eying possible changes in Medicare supplemental plans - moves that could increase seniors out-of-pocket costs.