PRINTER'S NO. 2460
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
484
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY RAPP, BURNS, CALTAGIRONE, SCHLEGEL CULVER,
DiGIROLAMO, FRANKEL, FREEMAN, HENNESSEY, HILL-EVANS, KORTZ,
LONGIETTI, MALAGARI, MENTZER, MILLARD, OBERLANDER, PYLE,
READSHAW, SONNEY, STAATS, VITALI, YOUNGBLOOD AND ZIMMERMAN,
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of September 15 through 21, 2019, as
"National Medicare Education Week" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Medicare is one of our nation's largest health
insurance programs, with nearly 60 million Americans enrolled
and more than 11,000 Americans turning 65 years of age every
day; and
WHEREAS, More than 2.7 million Pennsylvanians are currently
enrolled in Medicare; and
WHEREAS, Research shows that many Medicare beneficiaries find
Medicare to be complex and confusing; and
WHEREAS, The number of individuals in need of clear
information about Medicare will continue to grow in the years
ahead; and
WHEREAS, "National Medicare Education Week" was established
to encourage Medicare beneficiaries and their families, friends
and caregivers to learn more about Medicare coverage options;
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WHEREAS, Taking the time to learn about Medicare during
"National Medicare Education Week" can help older Americans and
other Medicare beneficiaries feel prepared to make informed,
confident health care decisions during the Medicare Annual
Enrollment Period beginning October 15 through December 7, 2019;
and
WHEREAS, More than 65 million Americans provide care for a
chronically ill, disabled or aged family member and many of
these caregivers are tasked with helping care recipients
navigate Medicare to find coverage that meets their needs; and
WHEREAS, "National Medicare Education Week" is a timely
reminder for all Pennsylvanians to think about family, friends
and loved ones who are enrolled in Medicare and the role they
can play in helping family, friends and loved ones with health
care coverage decisions; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of September 15 through 21, 2019, as "National Medicare
Education Week" in Pennsylvania.
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