FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2014

CONTACT: Drew Griffin, Drew.Griffin@mail.house.gov or 202-225-2871

Watch Congressman Paulsen’s Testimony HERE

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) testified before the House Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health that over half the eligible seniors in Minnesota’s Third Congressional District could lose their Medicare Advantage (MA) plans or could face premium increases due to mandated cuts from the President’s health care law. Paulsen presented his legislation, H.R. 4177, which helps seniors pay for health care services within their Medicare Advantage plans.

“Instead of increasing costs for seniors and hindering their ability to access innovative models of care, Congress should provide more flexible options. My legislation would allow Medicare beneficiaries to spend their health care dollars on more affordable plans that are tailored to their needs,” said Congressman Paulsen.

Read more about the hearing here.

Paulsen, a champion of small business and advocate of free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and innovation, serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, and is co-chair of the Congressional Medical Technology Caucus.

For more information on Rep. Paulsen’s work in Congress visit www.paulsen.house.gov.