Retired New York City government workers have filed a $55 million class action lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams’ administration to roll back modest $15 co-pays for doctors visits and services…
the most generous taxpayer-provided health benefits in the U.S. — are suing Mayor Eric Adams and the city for $55 million over $15 copays for doctors visits.It claims the city and Emblem Health/GHI are violating a court order to not impose additional costs on retirees for the 20 percent supplemental coverage not covered by Medicare, the federal health program for senior citizens 65 and over.
Retirees have argued that Medicare Advantage denies or provides less medical care than their current supplemental “Senior Care” plan. The plaintiffs are seeking $55 million in damages in the lawsuit, filed by Steve Cohen of Pollock Cohen.see also“New York City taxpayers are paying for the most expensive version of retiree health care to its city public employees of anywhere in the country — in the public sector, let alone the private sector,” said Peter Warren, research director for Empire Center for Public Policy.
Medicare picks up 80 percent of the costs for hospital and doctor visits. Under an agreement with the unions, the city picks up the remaining 20 percent under the supplemental “Senior Care” supplemental plan.Defendants to Retirees. This seemingly minor fee is extremely onerous for elderly
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