Proposed Cuts to Medicare Advantage

Kristine Grow, the spokesperson from the Coalition for Medicare Choices, 

joins Suzanne to talk more about Medicare Advantage. They represent millions of seniors across the country who choose Medicare Advantage for their coverage. Based in Washington, D.C., active in all states, they reach out to lawmakers to ensure that it's protected. Grow says, "The good news is that Medicare Advantage is one of those rare areas where we have had strong bipartisan support, and that has continued even this year. More than 60 senators signed onto a letter to the administration about the importance of protecting Medicare Advantage.

"We do have some concerns right now that, as the administration is thinking about investments into the program for 2024, they've just made some proposals that would cut billions of dollars out of the program. And at a time when it does have such strong support and where the Medicare trustees are projecting that Medicare costs per enrollee are going to go up 5% for next year. On average, cutting billions of the program is just really the wrong direction for Americans, especially when the Medicare Advantage program has had such a strong history of adding value, improving health outcomes and saving costs for seniors and taxpayers.

"It could impact the sickest and those with the lowest incomes, so it's important that you reach out the White House to let them know how you feel about Medicare Advantage."

Visit MedicareChoices.org to learn more about Medicare Advantage and the Coalition for Medicare Choices. They have lots of stories from members and lots of information and tools to help you work with your local congressman, representative, and senator.

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