Dec 17, 09:59 PM

New York Court Rules in Favor of 250,000 Retirees, Settles 12-Year Medicare Advantage Fraud Lawsuit

A whistleblower lawsuit alleging fraud by insurers in private Medicare Advantage plans has been settled in New York. The settlement comes as the New York State Court of Appeals issued a ruling favoring New York City retirees, rejecting a proposal to shift them to a Medicare Advantage plan. This decision is significant for approximately 250,000 retirees who have been fighting to maintain their access to traditional Medicare. The court's ruling reinforces the retirees' rights and prohibits the City of New York from mandating a transition to Medicare Advantage, ensuring that seniors retain the healthcare benefits they were promised.

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Ritchie Torres@RitchieTorres
2 years ago
The New York State Court of Appeals has upheld the right of NYC retirees to access traditional Medicare. The City of New York is prohibited by state law from forcibly transferring retirees from Medicare to Medicare Advantage. I am proud to have stood with the 250,000 NYC… https://t.co/X7WR9nK27J
Crain's New York@CrainsNewYork
2 years ago
State’s top court sides with city retirees amid Medicare Advantage fight https://t.co/DnfylUVj8y
Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander@NYCComptroller
2 years ago
HUGE news for New York City retirees: Today the New York Court of Appeals rejected shifting retirees to a Medicare Advantage plan. Today’s ruling is the final win for the 250,000 some retirees fighting to keep the health care they worked for and were promised. Seniors will…

New York Court Rules in Favor of 250,000 Retirees, Settles 12-Year Medicare Advantage Fraud Lawsuit

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