Dear Community Member,

Medicare open enrollment is now underway, and I want to make sure that you, your family, and your neighbors know how to take advantage of this critical opportunity.  From now until December 7, seniors can review and make changes to their Medicare plans to ensure they get the coverage they need.

As your United States Representative, I’m committed to protecting and strengthening Medicare.  I strongly oppose any cuts in funding for Medicare, that would jeopardize care for millions of seniors.  

Instead, I’m working to preserve and improve Medicare by authoring legislation to stabilize reimbursement rates for doctors and hospitals.  My bill, the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, ensures that providers can continue to serve our seniors with the quality care they deserve, no matter where they live.

Medicare is a promise made to seniors.  I am working hard and fighting to keep that promise, because you paid into it, you earned it, and you deserve to receive that type of affordable and accessible healthcare.

For more information about Medicare open enrollment, including resources to compare plans, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.  Moreover, and as always, please contact me if ever you have any questions on Medicare or any other federal issue.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Panetta
United States Representative
19th Congressional District, California