AHIP November 9, 2021
Every American deserves affordable, comprehensive coverage that provides them with access to high-quality care. America’s seniors are clear: Any changes considered by Congress or the Administration should not result in harmful cuts to Medicare Advantage (MA). Cuts to MA, no matter how they are structured, would harm the 27 million seniors and people with disabilities who rely on the program through higher premiums or fewer benefits.
MA has strong bipartisan support because it is a prime example of the government and free market working together to deliver lower costs, more choices, and better outcomes. Seniors are carefully watching three policies that could harm their MA plans: Coding intensity; adding dental, vision, and hearing benefits to original Medicare without considering them...