Mayor Eric Adams abruptly ends plan to force 250,000 retired city workers into a privatized health plan, marking a watershed win for a bipartisan grassroots movement.
Congratulations! And I'm glad to hear that the retirees, coming from different perspectives, all agreed on Medicare. That's a good sign or least litmus test for general public opinion, I think.
“Mayor Eric Adams announced today that his administration is abandoning the Medicare Advantage push—AT LEAST FOR NOW. ..
“We’re not moving forward with [Medicare Advantage AT THIS TIME, however, we are still obviously very glad that the court made this decision because it's essentially saying that we still have the legal right to change or alter healthcare coverage as the city. They basically acknowledged we need to have flexibility to adapt our policies based on how things are changing, [and] market conditions.”
Considering that he said before he was elected the last time that he was opposed to Advantage, and then fought us endlessly, and now it’s pretty clear he’s gonna lose, why not make a promise? And he might’ve learned a trick from the Trump administration, that was going to drop charges against him – for now.
I hope I’m wrong, but let’s see what happens with the election. As I said, the massive revenue short fall and Federal cuts mean that budget is going to be brutal.
It is not accurate to say that the City Council ultimately did not endorse the Mayor's plan to move retirees into a MAP. Almost from the beginning of this fight (almost four years ago), the Retiree Organization has tried to get legislation passed in the Council to preserve retirees' right to Traditional Medicare. The Council has failed to get such a law passed (a/k/a Intro 1096). The Mayor has said that he will not pursue the MAP plan "at this time." That's no guarantee. The only solution is to get the City Council to pass Intro 1096. Jemima
When it was time to choose Medicare Advantage plan vs Medicare + Supplements, I learned that people who wrote the MA plans did NOT choose it for themselves, that’s all I needed to know about that choice! This needs to be more widely known.
A great victory against the thieves who have been pushing Medicare Disadvantage! They ought to be ashamed. It really is a racket. I don't know how many CEOs of Med Insurance Rackets need to be killed to keep us save from marauders!
This is not a real victory, since a future Mayor could still remove our City paid for Medigap insurance, thus forcing many of us retirees into the current City's favorite Medicare Advantage plan.
The only solution is to pass Intro 1099 in the City Council, a bill that the current Speaker and candidate for Mayor, Adrienne Adams is adamantly opposed to.
This is a great victory for NYC retirees. AT&T took away Medicare subsidies and pushed the Medicare Advantage scam down the throats of their retirees a couple of years ago. Corporate greed at its finest.
Congratulations! And I'm glad to hear that the retirees, coming from different perspectives, all agreed on Medicare. That's a good sign or least litmus test for general public opinion, I think.
This is an election year ploy.
“Mayor Eric Adams announced today that his administration is abandoning the Medicare Advantage push—AT LEAST FOR NOW. ..
“We’re not moving forward with [Medicare Advantage AT THIS TIME, however, we are still obviously very glad that the court made this decision because it's essentially saying that we still have the legal right to change or alter healthcare coverage as the city. They basically acknowledged we need to have flexibility to adapt our policies based on how things are changing, [and] market conditions.”
Considering that he said before he was elected the last time that he was opposed to Advantage, and then fought us endlessly, and now it’s pretty clear he’s gonna lose, why not make a promise? And he might’ve learned a trick from the Trump administration, that was going to drop charges against him – for now.
I hope I’m wrong, but let’s see what happens with the election. As I said, the massive revenue short fall and Federal cuts mean that budget is going to be brutal.
It is not accurate to say that the City Council ultimately did not endorse the Mayor's plan to move retirees into a MAP. Almost from the beginning of this fight (almost four years ago), the Retiree Organization has tried to get legislation passed in the Council to preserve retirees' right to Traditional Medicare. The Council has failed to get such a law passed (a/k/a Intro 1096). The Mayor has said that he will not pursue the MAP plan "at this time." That's no guarantee. The only solution is to get the City Council to pass Intro 1096. Jemima
Thank you Wendell!! For your unwavering support!!
When it was time to choose Medicare Advantage plan vs Medicare + Supplements, I learned that people who wrote the MA plans did NOT choose it for themselves, that’s all I needed to know about that choice! This needs to be more widely known.
Yes and you can count on true advice from your local council on aging.
A great victory against the thieves who have been pushing Medicare Disadvantage! They ought to be ashamed. It really is a racket. I don't know how many CEOs of Med Insurance Rackets need to be killed to keep us save from marauders!
This is not a real victory, since a future Mayor could still remove our City paid for Medigap insurance, thus forcing many of us retirees into the current City's favorite Medicare Advantage plan.
The only solution is to pass Intro 1099 in the City Council, a bill that the current Speaker and candidate for Mayor, Adrienne Adams is adamantly opposed to.
This is a great victory for NYC retirees. AT&T took away Medicare subsidies and pushed the Medicare Advantage scam down the throats of their retirees a couple of years ago. Corporate greed at its finest.
Wonderful news!!!! Congrats on the VICTORY!!!
Trust this great decision. Another reason to I Heart New York City