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Mark Pocan: “Medicare Advantage plans are confusing because Medicare is…”

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 02:55

You know, just the fact that loan in the name is Medicare Advantage. And when I ask people in town halls how many people are on Medicare, how many have Medicare Advantage plans are confusing because Medicare is in the name. and they assume that's what they have. And yet it is a private insurance alternative. And again, for some people, especially the younger folks in their 60s, it might be just fine. (02:55–02:59)

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Asserts that the inclusion of 'Medicare' in the name of Medicare Advantage plans causes confusion among beneficiaries.

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