'End the Scam': Democrats Unveil Bill to Change Name of Medicare Advantage

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'End the Scam': Democrats Unveil Bill to Change Name of Medicare Advantage
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'Only Medicare is Medicare,' said RepMarkPocan. 'These non-Medicare plans run by private insurers undermine traditional Medicare.'

in a statement."It is one of the most popular and important services the government provides. These non-Medicare plans run by private insurers undermine traditional Medicare. They often leave patients without the benefits they need while overcharging the federal government for corporate profit."

"That's not right," he added."This bill will end the scam by preventing private insurers from profiting off the Medicare brand. Our focus should be on strengthening and expanding real Medicare."to traditional Medicare as part of their broader austerity campaign. The Democratic trio's legislation does not specifically address ACO REACH, opting to zero in on Medicare Advantage plans that are notorious for denying necessary care to vulnerable seniors and overbilling the federal government.

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