A choice that provided better care coordination and better benefits. Today, 11 million seniors, including the 532,000 I mentioned in Texas, have chosen Medicare Advantage. But This bill, if passed in its current form, will take away health care benefits from those 11 million seniors on Medicare Advantage by cutting $118 billion from the program. During the Finance Committee markup, the Congressional Budget Office acknowledged that Medicare Advantage cuts would mean fewer services like dental or vision. Senator Mike Crapo asked this question. (08:03–08:18)
CLAIM
Asserts that the bill will cut $118 billion from Medicare Advantage, affecting 11 million seniors.
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