This resolution addresses the complexities and challenges associated with Medicare and Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, highlighting the historical context of Medicare's establishment in 1965 and the subsequent introduction of private MA plans. It points out that while MA plans are marketed as beneficial due to low premiums and additional services, they often result in higher costs for enrollees, particularly when serious health issues arise. The resolution emphasizes that MA plans have not delivered savings for the Medicare program and have contributed to healthcare inequality by disproportionately enrolling disadvantaged populations into plans that provide inferior coverage compared to Traditional Medicare (TM).

The resolution calls for urgent action from federal legislators and health authorities to prioritize patient care over corporate profits. It urges the implementation of measures to enhance transparency and accountability in MA plans, conduct audits to identify fraud, and ensure that marketing practices provide full disclosure of risks. Additionally, it advocates for the protection and expansion of Traditional Medicare, including allowing retirees the option to enroll in TM and redirecting funds from MA plans to strengthen Medicare services. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to transmit copies to relevant congressional members to garner support for these initiatives.