Medicare-A-Van Traveled To 10 States, Made 22 Stops, and Covered Nearly 7,000 Miles in Three Weeks
Over the last three weeks, Protect Our Care’s Medicare-A-Van traveled nearly 7,000 miles during the 10-state, 22-stop “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour to educate seniors across the nation about new benefits and savings thanks to legislation signed into law last year by President Biden. Protect Our Care also made headlines across the nation educating seniors on the new benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act, including free vaccines, $35 insulin caps, protections from outrageous price hikes, and lower drug costs thanks to Medicare negotiation.
Protect Our Care was joined by one lieutenant governor, two state senators, one state representative, one director from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, four regional directors from the Department of Health and Human Services, nine local officials, and many health care advocates. Headliners of the events included Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Dr. Meena Seshamani, Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and HHS Regional Directors Michael Cabonargi (Region 5), Antrell Tyson (Region 4), Dara Kass (Region 2), and Dr. Jeffrey Reynoso (Region 9).
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
State Senator John Mannion and Syracuse Common Council President Helen Hudson joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at Syracuse City Hall to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- Spectrum News CNY: Protect Our Care Medicare is Better Than Ever Van Tour Stops in Syracuse
Watch the event here.
NEW WINDSOR, NEW YORK
State Senator James Skoufis joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Marasco Senior Center in New Windsor to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- MidHudson News: Protect Our Care’s Medicare is Better Than Ever tour rolls into Orange County
- News12 Westchester: Protect Our Care Medicare is Better Than Ever Van Tour Stops in Westchester
Watch the event here.
WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK
Westchester County Executive George Latimer and HHS Regional Director Dara Kass joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Theodore D. Young Community Center in White Plains to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- News-12 (Westchester): Medicare is Better Than Ever Tour Rolls Through Hudson Valley
- News12 Westchester: White Plains community center hosting event to help seniors with Medicare open enrollment
Watch the event here.
SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at Sheeley’s Drug Store in Scranton to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Watch the event here.
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Heinz-Menaker Senior Center in Harrisburg to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- WGAL (NBC): Medicare is Better Than Ever Tour in Harrisburg
- WTAE (ABC) Medicare is Better Than Ever Tour in Harrisburg
- WBNG (CBS) Medicare is Better Than Ever Tour in Harrisburg
- KSLA (CBS) Medicare is Better Than Ever Tour in Harrisburg
- WPMT (FOX): Medicare is Better Than Ever Tour in Harrisburg
- PACast: Medicare is Better Than Ever Tour in Harrisburg
- 21News (CBS): Medicare is Better Than Ever Tour Touts Savings for Seniors
- WGAL (NBC): Event touts Medicare improvements that could help seniors save thousands on prescription drugs
Watch the event here.
FLINT, MICHIGAN
HHS Regional Director Michael Cabonargi joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Brennan Senior Center in Flint to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- WJRT (ABC) Morning News: Nationwide Medicare Education Tour Stopped in Flint
- WJRT (ABC) Evening News: Nationwide Medicare Education Tour Stopped in Flint
- WSMH (FOX): Health Officials Visit Flint to Educate Seniors on Medicare Plans
- WNEM (CBS): “Medicare is Better Than Ever” Tour Hits Flint
- Michigan Now: Health officials visit Flint to educate seniors on Medicare plans
Watch the event here.
LANSING, MICHIGAN
HHS Regional Director Michael Cabonargi joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- WLNS (CBS): Preview: “Medicare is Better Than Ever” Tour Stops in Lansing
- WLAJ (ABC): Preview: Medicare is Better Than Ever Tour Visits Lansing
- WILX (NBC): Medicare Helpers Tour The Nation
- WILX 10 (NBC): Non-profit stops in Lansing while touring nation on helping seniors with Medicare
Watch the event here.
MADISON, WISCONSIN
HHS Regional Director Michael Cabonargi joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Goodman Community Center in Madison to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Watch the event here.
Coverage:
- WisPolitics: Protect Our Care: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Regional Administrator headlines “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour stop in Madison
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
HHS Regional Director Michael Cabonargi joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Washington Park Senior Center in Milwaukee to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Watch the event here.
HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA
Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour with health care advocates at Ralph Sampson Park in Harrisonburg to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- WHSV-TV 5PM NEWS (ABC-Harrisonburg): Advocates Discuss Medicare Open Enrollment and IRA Benefits for Seniors
- WHSV-TV 6PM NEWS (ABC-Harrisonburg): Protect Our Care Tour Stops in Harrisonburg to Discuss Medicare Open Enrollment and Benefits
- Daily News Record: ‘Caring for All’ Mayor, Local Advocates Speak on Medicare Updates
- WHSV: Nonprofit group touring the nation to help Medicare enrollment
- WSVA Radio Medicare is Better than Ever Van Tour made a stop in the Friendly City to Educate Seniors
Watch the event here.
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea and Delegate Sam Rasoul joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour with health care advocates at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Roanoke to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- WDBJ (CBS): Medicare is Better Than Ever Tour Stops in Roanoke
Watch the event here.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
State Representative Sarah Crawford joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour with health care advocates at Moore Square Park in Raleigh to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- WNCN (CBS) The Medicare is Better than Ever Van Tour comes to Raleigh
Watch the event here.
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
Mayor Pro Tem Yvonne Johnson joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour with health care advocates at City Center Park in Greensboro to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Watch the event here.
EAST POINT, GEORGIA
HHS Regional Director Antrell Tyson headlined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour with state officials and health care advocates at the H.J.C. Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility in East Point to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- Marietta Daily Journal: Chairman Robb Pitts Stopped by East Point as Part of Tour to prove ‘Medicare is Better Than Ever’
Watch the event here.
LITHONIA, GEORGIA
HHS Regional Director Antrell Tyson, Demetrius E. McCoy with DeKalb Commissioner Mereda Johnson’s office and Kathy Register with Congressman Hank Johnson’s office joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Stonecrest to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Watch the event here.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Dr. Meena Seshamani, Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS, joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Valle del Sol Community Health Center in Central Phoenix to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- KJZZ (NPR): In Phoenix yesterday, Medicare Director touted new benefits to seniors
Watch the event here.
TUCSON, ARIZONA
Dr. Meena Seshamani, Director of the Center for Medicare at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS, joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Tucson Medical Center to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Watch the event here.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Vida Lin, Asian Community Development Council President, joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Las Vegas Integrative Medicine Clinic to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Watch the event here.
RENO, NEVADA
Shuyi Huang, Asian Community Development Council Family Services Manager, joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Wat Buddhapradeep Temple in Sparks to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Watch the event here.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
HHS Regional Director Dr. Reynoso, Region 9, joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the California State Capitol in Sacramento to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Coverage:
- KCRA (NBC): Preview clip: Medicare is Better than Ever tour will make a stop in Sacramento
Watch the event here.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Orange County Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Laguna Hills Community Center in Laguna Hills to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Watch the event here.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Mayor Pro Tem and Carlsbad City Council Member Priya Bhat-Patel joined Protect Our Care’s “Medicare is Better Than Ever” tour and health care advocates at the Carlsbad Senior Center in Carlsbad to highlight all of the new cost-saving benefits for seniors in the Inflation Reduction Act which will lower premiums and prescription drug costs.
Watch the event here.
Additional “Medicare Autumn” Coverage
NATIONAL
COLORADO
- KDVR: ‘Protect Our Care’ Says Seniors Will Save on Prescription Drugs in 2024
CONNECTICUT
MARYLAND
- WBFF: Medicare Open Enrollment Brings New Benefits and Savings for Millions of Seniors
MICHIGAN
NEVADA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
- KOKH: Seniors to Experience Relief in 2024: New Savings on Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Costs
SOUTH CAROLINA
- WCIV: Protect Our Care
TENNESSEE
- WTVC: Seniors to Experience Prescription Drug Cost Relief in 2024
TEXAS
- KEYE: Medicare Open Enrollment Brings New Benefits and Savings for Millions of Seniors
- KTXS
- KSCC
- KFOX
- KABB
- KXYL Radio FM
UTAH
- KUTV: New Benefits for Seniors During Open Enrollment
VIRGINIA
- WVTF: Virginia’s State-Run Health Insurance Marketplace Is Live for the First Time
WISCONSIN