Two GOP Senators propose Medicare overhaul plan

Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Richard Burr of North Carolina call for a "grown-up" conversation about the changes needed to preserve Medicare for future generations.

The Associated Press: GOP Senators Unveil New Medicare Overhaul Plan
Two Republican senators are unveiling a Medicare rescue plan that features an accelerated transition to private health insurance for many seniors, a gradual increase in the eligibility age, and higher premiums for middle-class and upper-income retirees. Sens. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Richard Burr of North Carolina say they're not out to win a political popularity contest. Instead, they want to engage fellow policymakers and the public in a "grown-up" conversation about the scope of changes needed to preserve Medicare in some form for future generations (Alonso-Zaldivar, 2/16).

Fox News/AP: New GOP Medicare Plan Features Accelerated Transition To Private Insurance For Seniors
Two Republican senators are unveiling a Medicare rescue plan that features an accelerated transition to private health insurance for many seniors, a gradual increase in the eligibility age, and higher premiums for middle-class and upper-income retirees. Sens. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Richard Burr of North Carolina say they're not out to win a political popularity contest. Instead, they want to engage fellow policymakers and the public in a "grown-up" conversation about the scope of changes needed to preserve Medicare in some form for future generations (2/16).