A judge’s ruling Friday put the kibosh on Mayor Eric Adams’ bid to move 250,000 city retirees off their traditional Medicare insurance plan.
the city is “permanently enjoined from requiring any city retirees, and their dependents from being removed from their current health insurance plan.”
City workers faced the reality of having their traditional Medicare cut in favor of Aetna’s cost-saving option Medicare Advantage Plan. A judge’s ruling killed Adams’ bid to move 250,000 city retirees off their traditional Medicare insurance plan and into a trimmed, privately managed version.“This Medicare Advantage plan, which was negotiated closely with and supported by the Municipal Labor Committee, would improve upon retirees’ current plans, including offering a lower deductible, a cap on out-of-pocket expenses, and new benefits, like transportation, fitness programs, and wellness incentives.
Marianne Pizzitola, president of the New York City Organization of Public Service Retirees — ibw id rgw lead plaintiffs — was also elated.
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