WASHINGTON, D.C.– This week, the Medicare Trustees released a report indicating that without reform Medicare will not be able to meet itscommitments by 2030, while Social Security’s combined trust funds will dissovle by 2034. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in response to the report:

“We have known for years about the perilous state of Medicare and Social Security, and House Republicans have proposed solutions in our budget, yet Democrats in Washington have been more interested in trying to score political points than working together. Next year alone Social Security Disability Insurance will become insolvent, leaving folks with disabilities to face a 19 percent benefit cut and that is just the start of the problems that lie ahead.

“It is time to work towards sensible reforms for these programs so our seniors are not vulnerable for any future consequences. I’m proud this year we have already strengthened the Medicare payment process for doctors, which has had a positive impact for our seniors and the program. It is my hope that this report will serve as a wake-up call and we can build from previous success to quickly take the necessary steps to solve our future challenges ahead.”

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