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Mark Pocan: “If you are out of network with Medicare Advantage, you have…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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US Rep. Mark Pocan on Medicare versus Medicare Advantage | Here & Now

Published | Video Starts at 02:26

So really it's just nickel and diming trying to save some money by the insurance companies, but it's delayed health access from people who have those plans. Also, If you are out of network with Medicare Advantage, you have to pay out of pocket. There's a lot of little fine print. And we just want people to think about it and understand only Medicare that you've paid for all your life is Medicare. (02:26–02:32)

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Asserts that Medicare Advantage plan holders must pay out of pocket if they receive care out of network.

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