WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite (Fl-05) released the following statement today after learning that seniors in her district could face thousands of dollars in additional Medicare costs if the Obama health plan is passed and signed into law.

The Wakely Consulting Group, an independent actuary, recently released a report which estimates the financial impact on Medicare Advantage beneficiaries if they were forced to move into the traditional Fee-for-Service benefit plan as a result of the Democrat health care
bill.

The report, which focused on Duval, Hillsborough, Miami-Dade and Orange counties, found that those impacted by the change could face anywhere from $2,200 to $3,700 in additional out of pocket expenses per year: Specifically, residents in the Orlando area could be asked to pay as much as $2,614 more per year.

Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite responded to the report saying, "The President continues to tell America's seniors that his health care plan will not affect the coverage they receive. That is just not the truth. The health care plan making its way through Congress right now cuts over $500 billion dollars from Medicare.

"The Wakely report shows that these cuts will mean more money coming out of the pockets of some of our neediest citizens-a lot more money. We need a plan that keeps our promise to our seniors without burning a hole in their pocket."