STOP THE CUTS. PROTECT RETIREES.

Thank you for supporting the Coalition to Save Medicare Advantage (MA) Retiree Coverage. We are also very thankful for the bipartisan outpouring of support from the 404 Members of Congress who supported MA, and particularly the 149 who took the lead in defending MA Retiree Coverage during the rate period.

As supporters of MA Retiree Coverage, we now have a solid foundation to continue advocating for this important part of MA in the future.

Thank you again for your efforts and support.

ABOUT THE COALITION

The Coalition to Save Medicare Advantage Retiree Coverage brings together stakeholders and seniors who are fighting against newly proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage Retiree Coverage. Our members include:

1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East – New Jersey Division
Aetna
American Benefits Council
Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Associated Industries of Florida
Associated Oregon Industries
Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness
Boilermakers National Funds
Business Council of Alabama
California Chamber of Commerce
Carpenters’ Health and Welfare Trust Fund of St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey
Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey
Council for Affordable Health Coverage
Deere & Company
Delaware State Chamber of Commerce
The ERISA Industry Committee
Express Scripts
Florida Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Association of Manufacturers
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Healthcare Leadership Council
Humana
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System
The Latino Coalition
MetLife
Michigan Chamber of Commerce
MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Counties
National Association of Health Underwriters
National Association of Manufacturers
National Business Group on Health
National Retail Federation
Nevada Manufacturers Association
New Jersey Business & Industry Association
New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce
Nokia
Oregon Building Trades Council
Oregon Business Association
Pacific Business Group on Health
Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry
Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
Service Employees International Union
State Chamber of Oklahoma
State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
Texas Association of Business
TriMet
UnitedHealth Group
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Verizon
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees

These new cuts to MA Retiree Coverage could lead to higher costs, fewer benefits, and fewer choices for millions of seniors. If you are one of the millions of Americans who have MA Retiree Coverage, your benefits are at risk – tell your Member of Congress to stop the cuts and protect retirees like you.

Stop The Cuts

Stand up for the benefits that seniors count on today.

Tell your Member of Congress to protect seniors

LATEST COALITION NEWS

“MA-EGWPs (MA Retiree Coverage) allow employers to provide comprehensive coverage with out-of-pocket cost protections and prescription drug benefits through Part D often at no additional cost to America’s seniors.”

- 12 National Employer Groups, Including The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Business Group on Health, and the National Retail Federation

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“Despite the high-quality benefits that MA-EGWPs (MA Retiree Coverage) offer seniors, the Administration continues to threaten an employer’s ability to adequately cover retired employees.”

“We urge CMS to protect the MA program so that America’s senior employees and retirees can continue to receive the highly-valued benefits and services that MA plans offer.”

- 37 STATE CHAMBERS AND MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATIONS

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Bruce Josten of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce warned that if Medicare officials don’t change the provision, some plans may have to narrow the number of hospitals or physicians in networks or increase out-of-pocket costs such as deductibles. Low-income people especially depend on generous health benefits, he noted.

“You start to squeeze the people that this program is designed to benefit the most,” said Josten.

-Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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“There are elements in the CY 2017 Advance Notice that could disrupt stability in payments and policies, subsequently impacting access to affordable, quality care for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, particularly retirees who receive Medicare Advantage health insurance coverage through an employer.”

- Allyson Schwartz, Better Medicare Alliance

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“We’re deeply concerned that this change could result in reduced benefits, higher premiums and greater cost-sharing.”

-Mary Grealy, Healthcare Leadership Council

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“…Some companies or unions may drop their Medicare coverage as a result [of proposed CMS cuts], forcing beneficiaries to choose an individual plan or traditional Medicare.”

-Modern Healthcare

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“Across this great nation, labor unions like ours have fought hard to secure important benefits like retiree health care coverage. However, with this proposed change by CMS, these hard fought benefits would be undermined.”

“All across the country, union workers, rely on MA plans and the peace of mind they provide. They are a critical component of care for retired workers and we urge you to stand with us to protect funding for Medicare Advantage Retiree Coverage in 2017 and beyond.”

-National Correctional Employees Union

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“As New Jersey’s United States Senators, your leadership is needed to encourage CMS to maintain payment levels [to MA Retiree Coverage], in order to avoid a negative impact on retirees across the State.”

“I encourage you to call on CMS Acting Administrator, Andrew Slavitt to reverse this proposed policy change and protect New Jersey’s retirees who have earned and rely on the comprehensive, affordable, and accessible benefits of their EGWPs [MA Retiree Coverage].”

-Dawn Marie Addiego, State Senator of New Jersey

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“In Delaware, employers have turned to Medicare Advantage Retiree Coverage to help meet their obligations to retired workers due to the enhanced quality of care, affordability, and choice of Medicare Advantage Retiree Coverage.”

“The Chamber members believe if this policy change is not reversed, retirees in Delaware will face higher costs, reduced benefits, and fewer choices.”

-Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

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Send a letter to your legislators, and tell them to stop the hidden cuts.

Proposed cuts could force some employers and unions to drop their MA Retiree Coverage altogether. Protect retiree benefits by contacting your Member of Congress.