CATASTROPHIC HEALTH CARE

WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States is considering a catastrophic health care bill; and

WHEREAS, AFT retirees are concerned about the need to improve the financial coverage of retirees facing devastating medical costs not covered by Medicare:

RESOLVED, that AFT support and endorse legislation that would provide:

• unlimited hospital care;

• long-term nursing care at home or in a nursing home;

• drug coverage for those under Medicare;

• improved laws designed to protect the income and assets of spouses whose loved ones suffer long-term illness.

RESOLVED, that the AFT executive council study the so-called Catastrophic Health Care Law recently passed by Congress with a view toward lobbying for desirable or necessary amendments in the law involving benefits provided and, more particularly, the premiums and tax measures that are imposed by the law.