irish_fellow_nyc
irish_fellow_nyc t1_jbqqvhi wrote
Reply to 250K NYC retirees must switch to new Medicare coverage after union leaders favor Aetna plan by exgalactic
This is very wrong and I believe the union leadership sold out its members. There is growing evidence that Medicare Advantage is a giveaway to the insurance industry. Under traditional Medicare, you can go to any doctor you want in the country, there is no pre-approval, and claims are usually not denied. Under Medicare Advantage, you are stuck in a "network", pre-approval is required to see a specialist, and there have been news reports of claims denials. There is growing evidence that Medicare Advantage is problematic. It is really not Medicare and a lot of people feel its a disadvantage
irish_fellow_nyc t1_jdjmipf wrote
Reply to NYC: Success Academy Buys New Properties While Planning to Charge Rent to NYC Public Schools by barweis
Charter schools are making big money for their hedge fund investors as they scoop up real estate, cherry-pick the top students in poor districts and basically privatize public education in New York City.