Gary Karr
Gary Karr
Gary Karris an American classical double bass player and teacher; he is considered one of the best bassists of the 20th and 21st centuries...
ProfessionBassist
Date of Birth20 November 1941
billion certainly problems transition
We certainly acknowledge there have been some problems. This is a $30-$40 billion program. It's a big transition for many people.
follow plans reminding
We are reminding all the plans that they must follow this. This is required.
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You'll be able to plug in essentially what's important to you. If you say, 'I want to find a plan that's less than $20,' then it will give you that, and you can then sub-sort basically on what you want. . . . Folks shouldn't be anxious about making the perfect choice. Once you narrow it down to the things you think you need, there is not a wrong choice there. You're fine.
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We recognize that pharmacists have done a heroic job in the first two weeks. We're working very hard to make sure that won't happen again.
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We want to make sure people know they don't have to decide today, tomorrow, even Monday. There's a little bit of a concern that some seniors feel like they have to make a decision today. Of course, enrollment doesn't even begin until Nov. 15.
apparently limited people
Even if it's apparently limited to that group, it's not acceptable. These people need to have their medications.
extremely slow stopped
There's been times when it's been extremely slow or just has stopped working.
asking case clearly question service simply
It's simply asking for comment. Earlier, there were predictions we would not have enough plans. That's clearly not the case now. The question is will it still be of service to beneficiaries if you had fewer. Again, it's not a commitment.
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Our analysis shows there have not been any significant price increases at all and pretty big savings. We have done a much wider monitoring and have not found any large changes in drug prices except where there was a data error.
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People can go to senior centers, people can call a local number, or go to a local event to get the help they need, ... Because it is clear that some will need expert assistance. We just can't rely on press releases out of Washington to do it.
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It's important to know that a lot of people will never reach the $2,250 amount. None of this applies to the Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for extra help because they will have no premiums, no deductibles, and no gaps in coverage.
coverage people preserve provide
The drug coverage was set up to do two things: Provide coverage to people who don't have it, and also preserve coverage for people who do.
card sign valid
The card is not valid once you sign up for a plan.
cover medically medicare necessary plans
All Medicare drug plans have to cover all medically necessary treatments.