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Ed Case: “Many people here in Hawaii rely upon [Medicare Advantage].”

Featuring: Ed Case, Democratic | U.S. House Hawaii, 1st Congressional District

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June 1st Districtwide Tele-Talk Story

Published | Video Starts at 54:00

Some of that, by the way, I think is getting a little confused with some of the actions of some of our healthcare companies that are curtailing voluntarily on their own time programs such as Medicare Advantage, which again, many, Many people here in Hawaii rely upon [Medicare Advantage]. As to why the president is doing that, you know, you can read his statements. I don't agree with him. What he believes, I suppose, is that the federal government should not be helping people in great need. (54:00–54:18)

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Asserts that Medicare Advantage is a critical program for many residents of Hawaii.

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