AHIP Thanks Congress for Resounding, Bipartisan Support for Medicare Advantage

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- America's Health Insurance Plans issued the following news release:

America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) thanks the 363 members of the United States Senate and House of Representatives who signed bipartisan letters today, expressing their support for Medicare Advantage.

The letters underscore the value, quality, and choice Medicare Advantage provides to seniors and tax payers. The letter was sent to Administrator Seema Verma at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

"Thank you to Sen. Mike Crapo, Sen. Bill Nelson, Rep. Brett Guthrie, Rep. Paulsen, Rep. Blumenauer, and Rep. Cardenas who led the two letters, and to all members of Congress who support such an important program," said Marilyn Tavenner, President and CEO of AHIP. "Medicare Advantage continues to deliver for approximately 20 million Americans nationwide through innovation, coordinated care, and affordable plan choices."

About AHIP

America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) is the national association whose members provide coverage for health care and related services to millions of Americans every day. Through these offerings, we improve and protect the health and financial security of consumers, families, businesses, communities and the nation. We are committed to market-based solutions and public-private partnerships that improve affordability, value, access and well-being for consumers. Visit www.ahip.org Learn more about health insurance and how it works at myhealthplan.guide.