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Letter: Susan Collins and Angus King took time to hear my health story
February 16, 2023
Originally published in the Bangor Daily News
We are lucky here in Maine to have senators who listen to — and deeply consider — constituent concerns when deciding on what programs to support in Congress. Recently, I met with Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins to discuss how Medicare Advantage saved my life. I truly appreciate the time they took out of their busy schedules to sit down and hear my story.
I suffer from a rare blood disease that requires me to take medication that costs nearly $20,000 a month. If I don’t — it could turn fatal. Thankfully, through my Medicare Advantage plan, I only pay $9 a month. As you can imagine, it’s incredibly relieving to have a plan that keeps me covered.
Health scares have given me many ups and downs in life, but I know at the end of the day, I have strong health care coverage that supports me every step of the way.
I can confidently say that I would not be here today if I had not learned about Medicare Advantage through the Senior Planning Center. I thank our senators for continuing to stand up for Maine seniors and providing programs that save money and provide life-changing care.
Al Thurlow
New Vineyard
