Biden makes big cuts to Medicare Advantage program despite pledging the opposite at last State of Union

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head is joined by former New York Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle to discuss the impact of the Biden Administration’s recent slashing in funding that supports Medicare Advantage (MA), a program more than 33 million senior citizens rely on. Despite a 90% satisfaction among MA users, these cuts could hike out-of-pocket costs by at least $30 per month, adding financial strain on fixed income seniors amid rising inflation. This move aligns with previous increases in deductibles and premiums. Critics are questioning why the Biden Administration is undermining a program that has never been financially cut before. The former New York republican further suggests that seniors left unable to make a choice in their own healthcare plans is just one additional step toward the Democrats’ highly favored end goal of “Medicare For All”. 

Additionally, this episode also features a segment with former New York Congressman George Santos’ Communications Director. Naysa Woomer resigned her post and has been publicly critical of Santos’ lackluster communications plan while in Congress and after his expulsion. Woomer is a seasoned communications professional, having served stints as Communications Director for the Massachusetts State Republican Party and as a Spokeswoman for the Commonwealth’s Department of Revenue before heading to the House of Representatives. But it’s not just George Santos who has problems with publicity these days, newly indicted Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and former GOP vice presidential contender and current Governor of South Dakota Kristi Noem are both under public scrutiny. One thing that is certain is that neither career politician has prepared or executed adequate crises communications plans. Woomer joins Amanda to talk about these latest political scandals and offers her communications advice free of charge. 

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