Gergely introduces comprehensive drug benefit bill for seniors -- 3-20-06

Dear Representative Stetler:

Please encourage the inclusion of people on disability, or any person on a fixed income, as part of any bill that would be considered for senior citizens. The constant exclusion of people on fixed incomes that aren't 65 makes us feel like 3rd class citizens. We rarely qualify for government programs because of our age and we aren't extended the same discounts that seniors receive at many establishments - all because of age.

This is a very serious issue and one that seems to fall on deaf ears in our PA Legislature.

HB 2548 is again a bill directed at senior citizens, I strongly urge you to fight for the inclusion of all individuals on fixed incomes for this bill. I've complained before that I don't feel there is any reason people on fixed incomes should be excluded from PACE and PACENET, our incomes are often lower than seniors because we haven't had the ability to amass savings prior to ending our careers and we don't have the ability or capacity to work.

Sincerely,
Todd Clay