Washington, Oct. 13 -- Congressman Gus Bilirakis issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), joined by Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA-25), Darren Soto (D-FL), and Resident Commissioner Pablo Jose Hernandez (D-PR), have introduced the Puerto Rico Medicare Advantage Fairness Act. This bipartisan bill would correct a long-standing formula gap that underpays Medicare Advantage in Puerto Rico.
How it works: Medicare Advantage plans receive a fixed monthly payment from the federal government for each senior they enroll. Part of that payment is based on the local cost of care, which is measured by the average geographic adjustment (AGA). Puerto Rico's AGA is much lower than it should be. The ...