Dr. Oz aims to dismantle Medicare with Project 2025's strategy
- Donald Trump and his surrogates have publicly claimed no cuts to Medicare are planned.
- The Project 2025 blueprint proposes shifting new enrollees to Medicare Advantage as the default choice, undermining public Medicare.
- Dr. Mehmet Oz's endorsement of these plans threatens the future of Medicare, potentially harming seniors' access to necessary care.
During the campaign leading up to the 2024 elections, promises were made by Donald Trump and his associates that Medicare would remain untouched. However, their actual intention seems to involve a stealthy dismantling of the traditional Medicare system. Central to this effort is the agenda to promote Medicare Advantage, a private health insurance option. This agenda is outlined in a comprehensive plan known as Project 2025, which seeks to position Medicare Advantage as the primary choice for new enrollees, thereby creating a scenario where traditional Medicare dwindles in favor of private insurance. As this plays out, those with complex health issues may find themselves denied coverage under Medicare Advantage, reinforcing a false narrative regarding its cost-effectiveness. In truth, Medicare Advantage generally incurs higher costs compared to traditional Medicare, while providing significantly less flexibility for patients in choosing healthcare providers. The ramifications of these strategies, with Dr. Mehmet Oz now at the helm of Medicare and Medicaid, could conclude with the erosion of traditional Medicare, leaving seniors reliant on unreliable private insurance feedback mechanisms that could jeopardize their care and financial security.