The Fight for Retiree Benefits: A Call to Action

👥Retirees are organizing and fighting against the privatization of Medicare.

💼The negotiation of retiree benefits has resulted in the loss of traditional Medicare with city supplements.

💰Insurance companies are pushing Medicare Advantage plans as a better alternative, but retirees are highlighting the drawbacks and limitations of these plans.

🔊Retirees are calling for support from unions and advocating for the protection of retiree benefits.

📣Retirees are urging the public to join their fight to save Medicare and ensure access to quality healthcare for all retirees.

What is the main issue retirees are fighting against?

—Retirees are fighting against the privatization of Medicare and the loss of traditional Medicare with city supplements.

What are the risks of Medicare Advantage plans?

—Medicare Advantage plans come with limitations such as a restricted network of doctors and hospitals, potential higher costs for out-of-network care, and the need for prior authorizations for certain treatments.

Are all retired workers affected by this issue?

—Yes, this issue affects all retired workers, including retirees from New York City municipal service and transit retirees in other locations.

Why are retirees advocating for the protection of traditional Medicare?

—Retirees believe that traditional Medicare provides better access to care and more control over healthcare decisions compared to Medicare Advantage plans.

How can the public support the retirees' cause?

—The public can support retirees by raising awareness, donating to their cause, and joining their fight to save Medicare.

00:00Retirees from New York City municipal service are organizing to fight against the privatization of Medicare.

02:00Retirees are facing the loss of traditional Medicare with city supplements, which has been negotiated away for the sake of giving raises to active workers.

04:00Insurance companies are promoting Medicare Advantage plans as a better alternative, but retirees highlight the drawbacks and limitations of these plans.

05:00Retirees are urging unions and the public to support their cause and fight for the protection of retiree benefits.

06:00Retirees believe that the privatization of Medicare puts seniors' lives at risk and they are determined to stand up and fight back.