Dear Editor,

There are a number of reasons why people want to get involved in state politics. One of my driving factors is health care policy, specifically delivering the best health care at a better value. 

As a State Representative who serves on the Health and Welfare Committee, I am keenly aware of the federal programs that serve my constituents well and which ones are less effective. One program that has delivered positive health outcomes and affordable coverage to Louisianans is Medicare Advantage. 

This program allows the private sector to work with the government to deliver more choices to seniors and individuals with disabilities. There are no two health circumstances that are the same, so it makes little sense to have a one-size-fits-all approach to senior health care. With Medicare Advantage, seniors can access supplemental benefits like preventative screenings and in-home caregiver support that are critical for both their physical and financial well-being. 

I will continue to advocate for healthcare programs like Medicare Advantage that save taxpayer dollars while simultaneously providing better health outcomes to enrollees. We should be supporting this program, not cutting as the Biden administration is proposing currently. We’re lucky that those who represent us in DC – Congressman Johnson, Senator Cassidy, and Senator Kennedy – are tireless advocates for our seniors. 

Sincerely,

Rep. Thomas Pressly 

House District 6