By Betty Speed Health care access continues to be an important issue across Wisconsin’s Black communities. As the cost of care continues to rise, it has become increasingly important that we … [Read more...]
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EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
No Cuts to Medicare Advantage
By State Representative Dora Drake I firmly believe we must look out and care for our most vulnerable populations within our communities. It is one of the important priorities I advocate for … [Read more...]
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Cutting Medicare Advantage Jeopardizes Vulnerable Wisconsinites
By Wendell Harris President of the Wisconsin NAACP The NAACP has long taken pride in advancing the social and political rights for African Americans and other historically marginalized groups. … [Read more...]
Medicare Advantage Offers Elements That are Beneficial for Black Americans
By Karen Stokes Recently the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA) published a new report examining “The Benefits of Medicare Advantage for Black Americans.” The report found that … [Read more...]
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Improving Health Equity Is Critical and Medicare Advantage Is Part of the Solution
By Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez One of the most important takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic is the importance of health equity—that is, the idea that everyone deserves an equal opportunity … [Read more...]
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Improving Health Equity Is Critical And Medicare Advantage Is Part Of The Solution
By Representative Sylvia Ortiz-Velez One of the most important takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic is the importance of health equity—that is, the idea that everyone deserves an equal opportunity … [Read more...]
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Washington Needs to Keep Promises, Protect Medicare Advantage Program
By Betty Speed For over 27 million seniors like me, Medicare Advantage is a partner not only in providing quality and affordable health care, but in helping us avoid every senior’s fear – that … [Read more...]
Improved Quality of Medicare Plans and Steady Premiums are Great News as Open Enrollment Begins
By Marilyn Tavenner, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Fall is a wonderful time of year. Changing leaves. Cooler weather. It’s also the season for people with Medicare … [Read more...]
It’s not too late to change your Medicare Advantage Plan coverage
By Hal Sadowy, vice president and general manager for Today’s Health® HMO in Wisconsin If you are on Medicare and believe your current Medicare Advantage plan is not meeting your health care … [Read more...]