The Patients Union
@Patients_Union • 14,760 subscribers
The Patients Union is a patient-led movement organizing people harmed by our broken healthcare system to build collective power.
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“If Medicare Advantage has it their way, they’re going to deny me care and delay me care until I’m dead.” — Jenn The greedy health insurance corporations that run Medicare (Dis)Advantage will always put profits above patients. That’s why we’ve got to #ReclaimMedicare.
The Patients Union363,173 views • 2 years ago
Today was supposed to be Ady’s 40th birthday, but he’s not here to see this day. In September, he received a Four Freedoms Award alongside Nancy Pelosi, and they had a chance to sit down for a conversation. They spoke about Ady’s upcoming birthday and his hopes for the next 40 years. Here’s what he had to say:
The Patients Union328,327 views • 2 years ago
Why is Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani Eric Adams forcing NYC retirees into Medicare DISAdvantage plans they don’t want and didn’t ask for? Listen to NYC retirees—including NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees President Marianne Pizzitola, (Marianne Pizzitola)—as they share what they’re up against.
The Patients Union75,201 views • 2 years ago
Medicare open enrollment is here and we're teaming up with Bradley Whitford to bring you an important message about Medicare (dis)Advantage plans! Sign up now to eliminate your ability to go see a doctor you know and love! It's free...until it's not. #Medicare #MedicareOpenEnrollment
The Patients Union63,182 views • 1 year ago
Jim was forced to fly from Oregon to Texas for cancer treatment. Gloria’s husband was denied rehab after a complicated surgery. What do they have in common? They were forced into Medicare (dis)Advantage plans. Now Jim, Gloria, and Megan are joining with others to reclaim Medicare. Watch their story and take action⬇️
The Patients Union47,780 views • 1 year ago
NYC Mayor Eric Adams wants to force people like Evie, who started working for NYC in 1962, on to Medicare (dis)Advantage—a plan that she didn’t ask for and doesn’t want. NYC retirees like Evie are on the frontline of the fight to #ReclaimMedicare. Join them in this fight.
The Patients Union39,002 views • 2 years ago
Kerry’s Medicare Advantage plan approved his ankle surgery, but not the necessary skilled nursing care he would need post-op. Without it, he can't make a complete and safe recovery. This happens all the time — insurance companies offering Medicare Advantage approve a surgery but deny post-op rehab, and then they never have to pay for the surgery. Has it happened to you? Tell us your #MedicareDisadvantage story at
The Patients Union43,851 views • 2 years ago
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