Here are seven insights:
1. The spending bill includes funds for health, labor and education initiatives.
2. To provide money for this boosted funding, the committee also suggested cutting 18 other federal programs, resulting in a $1 billion spending reduction.
3. The committee recommended eliminating the State Health Insurance Program, which provides counselors for Medicare beneficiaries.
4. These counselors offer advice on selecting insurance plans, appealing coverage denials and receiving premium, copays and deductible subsidies.
5. With the elimination of SHIP, the government saves $52 million.
6. Those opposed argue Medicare’s customer service will lose value, as the program is very complicated.
7. The Senate will review the bill in the fall.
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