I speak to you today from a very uniquely personal position when I call for your help to sign this petition today. I am employed by a home care provider who offers services through the Medicare Advantage Program taking care of my bed fast mother for more than 2 years now. This program allows millions of people to remain in their homes and receive personal care which is great for mental well being as they receive the one on one attention that they can't receive in a nursing facility.
This week Congress stepped in and stopped a 10.6% rate reduction in Medicare payments to doctors. I applaud them for their efforts, but now they have decided to make those cuts to the Medicare Advantage Program which allows many elderly individuals to remain in their homes and receive care versus being forced into nursing homes. The cost for an individual to receive care in their homes is a far more economically feasible option for our tax dollars rather than the high costs associated with a nursing facility.
The thought of funding being cut for this very vital program for millions is unconscionable. Please take a stand with me today and tell Congress NO to cuts for the Medicare Advantage Program.
Sincerely,
Harold Morris CNA
