Republican Plan Would Put Georgians’ Medicare and Social Security at Risk

The Republican plan would sunset Medicare for 1.8 million Georgians and Social Security for 1.9 million Georgians after 5 years

Despite Medicare and Social Security being some of the most popular programs in the country, Republicans are headed into the 2022 midterms with a plan that would sunset all federal legislation, including Medicare and Social Security, after five years – putting at risk the millions of Americans who rely on the services these crucial programs provide. The impact of the Republican plan on Georgia seniors and disabled workers would be disastrous, as nearly 1.8 million Georgians rely on Medicare for their health coverage and more than 1.9 million Georgians receive Social Security benefits each month to cover everything from rent to putting food on the table.

“For more than half a century, Georgians have been paying into Medicare and Social Security, and seeing the hard-earned benefits of these critical programs,” said Rebecca Galanti, spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Georgia. “Republicans have made it clear that if they take control, it could mean an end to life-saving Medicare coverage for 1.8 million Georgia seniors and no more Social Security for 1.9 million Georgians who depend on their benefits. This isn’t the first time Republicans have tried to attack Georgians’ Medicare and Social Security, and President Biden and Democrats are committed to making sure this latest attempt doesn’t succeed.”

While Republicans are threatening seniors’ hard earned benefits, President Biden and Democrats have proposed measures to bolster Social Security and responsibly reduce the deficit without touching Medicare or Social Security by making billionaires pay their fair share in taxes – while also lowering costs for working families.
 

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