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Michael Bennet: “A number of Senators, including the majority of this committee, believe that CMS is moving forward with a model that…”

On the recordMay 13, 2015
A number of Senators, including the majority of this committee, believe that CMS is moving forward with a model that will disproportionately hurt plans serving low-income members by removing codes for chronic illnesses, conditions like diabetes and kidney disease.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet expresses concern over CMS changes affecting low-income Medicare Advantage plans.

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