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Chris Van Hollen: The impact of that is that, not only tax payers, but other Medicare beneficiaries who are paying premiums in the…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
The impact of that is that, not only tax payers, but other Medicare beneficiaries who are paying premiums in the fee-for-service program are actually cross-subsidizing the seniors on Medicare in the Medicare Advantage plans.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting how fee-for-service beneficiaries subsidize Medicare Advantage plans.

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