Chairman’s Note: On July 30, Matt Varilek recognized Medicare’s 47th anniversary by outlining his plan to preserve Medicare for current beneficiaries and strengthen Medicare for future generations. It was a bold move. Congresswoman Noem continues to stand behind false promises to save Medicare. Don’t believe a word of it. Her plan would cost future generations $6,400 out of pocket every year without any promise for the guaranteed benefits provided by traditional Medicare. If you want to preserve Medicare for another 47 years, here’s what you can do: “Save Medicare! Fire Noem.