I would like to thank Senator Ricketts for leading the Improving Measurements of Loneliness and Isolation Act and for co-sponsoring the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act.

That all requires preauthorization, so there could be delays with regard to that?

We appreciate Senator Ricketts co-sponsoring this important legislation.

Would it have been helpful to start having that dialog earlier?

As the population in the United States ages it is vital that we take a closer look at the institutions and programs that we trust to take care of our older folks.

They can't do that because they may have a preexisting condition, and that may be the thing that prevents them?

Locked out of getting into the----

Again, you talked about some of the difficulty if you have a preexisting condition, about being able to switch plans.

You can't go back to the Medicare supplement plans.

I don't think it was the goal that we were going to have 50 percent of people on these plans.

This hearing is called to order. Isn't that cool? I actually get a gavel. This is pretty cool.

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.