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Charles L. Linn, Sr., 1950 SW I' Place, read from the following letter: <br />As of December 31 " 1998, Humana pulled out of the Treasure Coast leaving thousands of <br />Medicare recipients without an HMO. <br />NOT HAVING AN HMO HAS CAUSED US PHYSICAL, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AS <br />WELL AS MENTAL ANGUISH. Many of us depend solely on Social Security for our <br />subsistence. <br />We are nervous that even this will be reduced in the years to come. Our generation is living <br />longer, but our money is not lasting longer. We are fearful that our Medicare benefits will not be <br />adequate. <br />We the residents of Indian River County are aware that a local Medical Group - <br />America's Health Choice has filed for HMO status. We are also aware that the <br />Medical Community of Indian River County, and the Local Hospital are resisting <br />HMO's in Indian River County. We have received all the care and attention we <br />have needed with HMO, and want America's Health Choice HMO in Indian River <br />County. AS TAXPAYERS IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY WE FEEL WE ARE <br />ENTITLED TO HAVING A PERSONAL CHOICE IN THE DELIVERY OF <br />MEDICAL SERVICES. <br />We urgently request all of our elected and appointed officials to aide us in speeding <br />up the process of establishing America's Health Choice Medical Plan HMO in <br />Indian River County. Tmi x is of the essence. <br />FEBRUARY 16, 1999 <br />-51- BOOK 103 FnE385 <br />