Political Quotes

“Thank you, Congressman Murphy, for hosting this Special Order so that we can stand up and speak out for seniors in our districts. We are here today because CMS, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage. Next week, CMS will publish its final rule. I urge CMS to not cut Medicare Advantage. These cuts will decrease choice, create uncertainty, and undermine access to care for our seniors. I oppose these cuts. Like Mr. Murphy and many of our colleagues participating in this Special Order, I have repeatedly called on the Federal Government to reconsider its proposal and make no further cuts to Medicare Advantage. Medicare Advantage is a popular and effective alternative to traditional fee-for-service Medicare, especially in Arizona, where statewide, 38 percent of Medicare-eligible beneficiaries choose a Medicare Advantage plan. In my district, nearly 43 percent of Medicare- eligible beneficiaries choose a Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare Advantage plans consistently receive high customer satisfaction ratings and are helping to control cost, drive innovation, and improve health outcomes for beneficiaries. I keep saying ``beneficiaries.'' But what I should say is, our parents, our grandparents, and our loved ones. These plans provide affordable, high- quality care for our loved ones. Bonnie Grant, a proud Arizonan in my district, is in her sixties and lives in Phoenix.…”