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"@type": "Question",
"name": "Why did Mayor Adams abandon the Medicare Advantage plan?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
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"text": "Mayor Adams decided not to proceed with the Medicare Advantage plan due to strong opposition from retirees and after the state's highest court cleared the way for the plan, even though he cited finding alternative ways to address healthcare costs."
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{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "what was the original purpose of switching to Medicare Advantage?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "The original switch to Medicare Advantage, initiated during Mayor Bill de Blasio's governance, aimed to save the city $600 million annually, with the savings directed to a healthcare stabilization fund."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How did retirees react to the proposed Medicare Advantage switch?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Retirees fiercely opposed the Medicare advantage switch, fearing increased out-of-pocket costs and inferior care.They organized and filed lawsuits to block the plan."
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "What are the financial implications of abandoning the Medicare Advantage plan?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Abandoning the Medicare Advantage plan raises questions about how the city will secure the $600 million in annual savings that where initially projected. A fiscal watchdog has expressed concerns about the city's budget gaps and unfunded liabilities."
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"@type": "Question",
"name": "What is the potential impact on city workers' healthcare?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "With medicare Advantage off the table, the focus shifts to funding for city workers' healthcare. The healthcare stabilization fund has faced challenges, and negotiations are ongoing to find alternative cost-saving measures."
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},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "What legal actions are being considered to protect retiree healthcare benefits?",
