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Mark Pocan: “Prior authorization is required for Medicare Advantage…”

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 05:51

Right. That's just part of the reality. So until we get to those things, that's why these Medicare Advantage plans programs can look … Prior authorization is required for Medicare Advantage plans, unlike Medicare. … is completely out of pocket, is that in your best interest? And there's so many other examples like this that we get calls into our office every single week. (05:51–06:00)

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Asserts that Medicare Advantage plans require prior authorization for healthcare services, unlike traditional Medicare.

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