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Lizette Colón tells the inspirational story of New York City retirees fighting back against a scheme to force them into substandard “Medicare Advantage” plans.

For years, retired city workers have been organizing, fighting in court, and taking to the streets to protect their promised health benefits: traditional Medicare with a supplemental plan.

Despite the steep odds, retirees prevailed when the city announced in June 2025 that they were backing off the controversial plan.

This was a major win, but the fight is not over! New York City residents can call City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams at 718-206-2068—as well as their own councilmember—and urge them to pass Intro 1096, which would codify retirees’ right to health care!

Learn more about the harms of the so-called Medicare “Advantage” program at https://healmedicare.org.