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Mark Pocan: “Over 85% of denied Medicare Advantage claims are overturned…”

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 02:13

They may not maybe in their 60s when they signed up, but by their 70s or 80s, they do, and you have to get prior authorization. Now, you don't do that with Medicare, but often it … Over 85% of denied Medicare Advantage claims are overturned on appeal. … but it's delayed health access from people who have those plans. Also, if you are out of network, you're traveling and there's no one in network, you have to pay out of pocket. (02:13–02:19)

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Asserts that a significant majority of denied claims in Medicare Advantage plans are overturned upon appeal.

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