Propoesed aw prevents Medicare Advantage plans from dropping doctors after enrollment period ends
Stand up for people with Medicare!
Join the Center for Medicare Advocacy, the Medicare Rights Center and the National Physicians Alliance in telling Congress to pass the Medicare Advantage participant Bill of Rights Act (HR 498/ S 2552) today!
This vital legislation was introduced in July, 20I4 by Rep. Rosa Delauro (D-CT) and Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT). The Bill would:
Prohibit Medicare Advantage plans from dropping doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers after the annual enrollment period, when Medicare beneficiaries choose plans. Limit Medicare Advantage (MA) plans from changing their network of health care providers, just as beneficiaries are limited in their ability to change plans. Require MA plans to notify beneficiaries if their physicians or other health care providers will no longer be in their MA plan and, in some instances Require plans to assist in finding alternative care. In some circumstances MA plans would also be required to inform physicians if they are being dropped and provide an opportunity to appeal.
Rep. DeLauro says: "We have a responsibility to ensure that Medicare Advantage plans are serving the needs of their participants...and to ensure they are putting the care of their enrollees ahead of their profits."
Sen. Brown says: "
American Seniors) deserve a strong Medicare program that protects their rights along with their health and wellbeing."
Join us in urging Congress to pass the
Medicare Advantage Participant Bill of Rights Act
(HR 498 / S 2552).
People with Medicare deserve assurance that they can see the doctor they need to see.
Sign the petition at: http://org.salsalabs.com/o/777/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=16469 today!
= new reply since forum marked as read
