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Mark Pocan: “When those [Medicare Advantage denials] are appealed, only 1…”

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

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Congressman Mark Pocan Questions FTC Actions and Independence

Published | Video Starts at 04:55

One of the complaints I think we all get from constituents are people have to get permission to have medical care, and you don't have to do that with Medicare. They get turned down. When those [Medicare Advantage denials] are appealed, only 1 to 3% appeal, the appeal rate gets overturned as 85%. That's clearly like they're turning down so many cases that need coverage. Is that something that potentially you guys could look at? Because again, a few companies seem to be of consolidation in the market. (04:55–05:02)

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Asserts that 85% of appealed Medicare Advantage denials are overturned.

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