MURPHY, SINEMA LEAD MAJOR PUSH TO PROTECT RETIREE HEALTH COVERAGE
Today,
Murphy is committed to protecting the benefits that seniors rely on for their health coverage, whether traditional
The Honorable
Secretary
Dear Secretary Burwell:
We write to express our concerns regarding the proposed changes to the payment and bidding model for Medicare Advantage Employer Group Waiver Plans (EGWP) included in the
Private and public employers, including state and local governments and labor unions, depend on MA Retiree Coverage to deliver superior care to their workforce. MA Retiree Coverage can improve health care for retirees by offering care coordination and disease management, comprehensive prescription drug coverage, and protections against out-of-pocket costs. The CMS proposed cut will likely result in increased out-of-pocket costs, reduced access to providers, and fewer health care options for seniors.
While we appreciate CMS's efforts to improve the EGWP program, the networks provided by EGWPs make these plans different from other MA plans. Any changes to the bidding and payment process should follow a detailed analysis that illustrates how the quality of care for seniors will improve and costs to seniors will decrease. A new analysis from the actuarial firm Milliman estimates that total costs of these proposed cuts to the 3.3 million retirees with this coverage could be
It is critical that the 3.3 million seniors enrolled in MA Retiree Coverage continue to have access to high quality, stable health care delivered by this option. We ask that you remove the proposed cut to MA Retiree Coverage to avoid negatively impacting seniors and employers by this proposal.
Sincerely,
Member of
Member of
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