Washington, D.C. – In light of discussions regarding using Medicare as an offset for budget reconciliation legislation, AHIP President and CEO Mike Tuffin issued the following statement:
“The President and Congressional leaders made a clear promise to seniors that there would be no cuts to Medicare as part of the budget reconciliation legislation. Last-minute attempts to cut Medicare Advantage to fund other priorities would directly undermine that promise and lead to higher costs and reductions in benefits for more than 34 million seniors and people living with disabilities. We oppose cuts to Medicare Advantage, including the No UPCODE Act, and urge Congress to keep the promise to America’s seniors.”