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Mark Pocan: “Millions of people get turned down for quick care in…”

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 02:06

They may not maybe in their 60s when they signed up, but by their 70s or 80s, … Millions of people get turned down for quick care in Medicare Advantage plans. … of those are overturned. 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. (02:06–02:14)

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Asserts that millions of people are denied quick care under Medicare Advantage plans.

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