David Schweikert: “Seven years from now, Medicare part A trust fund...that…”

“But the fact of the matter is, if we all read our data, we don't have a choice. This is the Social Security Medicare Actuary report. Another thing I know every member here has actually read Seven years from now, Medicare part A trust fund...that trust fund is gone. about 38% of Medicare spending. The rest comes out of the general fund and members participation I think is about 15% the fees they pay.” (09:27–09:51)

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