11.   The proposal would let seniors choose among private insurance plans offering drug-benefits, with Medicaid subsidizing the premiums.

12.   To help people with drug costs, he proposed subsidizing the premiums of the low-income elderly.

13.   Two proposals would extend unemployment benefits and subsidize health insurance premiums for workers who are laid off.

14.   GOP lawmakers have proposed ideas such as subsidizing premiums or giving tax credits to low-income retirees who buy private insurance.