Feb 23, 2024
Would you say that the complexity of the system is disadvantaging people on lower incomes?
Pete Ricketts
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Pete Ricketts is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He has served as the Governor of Nebraska since January 2015. Ricketts has focused on various issues during his tenure, including economic development, education reform, and healthcare access, particularly for seniors in rural areas. His administration has emphasized the importance of innovative approaches to reach underserved populations. Ricketts is known for his business background prior to entering politics, having worked in the family business and in investment management.
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Feb 23, 2024
I really appreciate everybody coming here to discuss Medicare Advantage enrollment program and application process and how confusing and cumbersome it can be for older Americans and their loved ones.
Feb 23, 2024
The whole point of Medicare Advantage plans was to be proactive and preventative, right, and you said that in your opening remarks.
Feb 23, 2024
We appreciate that Senator Ricketts has cosponsored this important legislation.
Feb 23, 2024
Again, you talked about some of the difficulty if you have a preexisting condition, about being able to switch plans.
Feb 23, 2024
We need to reevaluate the rules on this program... that is a really bad place for our consumers to be.
Feb 23, 2024
I don't think it was the goal that we were going to have 50 percent of people on these plans.
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