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.

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.

AARP won t acknowledge financial interest in Medicare copay debate
The AARP, formerly the The American Association of Retired Persons, sent U.S. senators a letter last week asking them to oppose any increases in Medicare copayments.

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.