Florida has a large elderly population dependent on Medicare, with 18.1% of residents over 65 years old. The document compares Obama and Romney-Ryan's plans for Medicare, with Obama closing the doughnut hole and keeping average senior costs lower at $6,150 compared to $12,500 under Romney-Ryan. It also provides demographic data on Florida's population, which is 57.5% white, 22.9% Hispanic, and 19.6% other.
11. MEDICARE
Solvency of Medicare Under Obama vs. Romney-Ryan
Average Cost ($) for
Senior Under Romney-
$12,500
Ryan
Average Cost ($) for
Senior Under Obama$6,150
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14. Florida Population
Breakdown
(Percentages)
White
Persons not
of Hispanic
Origin
(57.5%)
Persons of
Hispanic or
Latino Origin
(22.9%)
Other
(19.6%)