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The American Health Care Act, what does it mean for seniors?

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Some people are worried about the GOP's proposed healthcare replacement plan. They are concerned with the costs associated with the American Health Care Act and don't want their children to carry the load of taking care of them.

Some people rely on programs that are affordable and don't want too many benefits taken away like Chris Torpoff.
"I would never want to see anything happen that would in anyway reduce traditional medicare benefits to me or anyone else,"he said.

However, those in favor of the American Health Care Act say there won't be any surprises.

"We will keep our promise to not pull the rug from anyone including those on medicaid," Greg Walden said.
People under pre-existing conditions will remain protected under this plan, but according to AARP Associate State Director of Communications, Mark Hornback, some programs will be cut and the people who make $15,000 a year or are no longer working will suffer from that.

"It's going to reduce benefits, it's going to increase costs, exponentially for a lot of seniors who are on the health insurers exchange and on other health insurance programs, " he said.

People in favor of the plan say that this plan will be tailored to the people's needs instead of being healthcare tailored to Washington's needs.