Andrew Cuomo has joined other mayoral candidates in vowing to oppose Mayor Eric Adams' plan to shift over 250,000 city retirees to a Medicare Advantage Plan. Critics, including retired first responders and city workers, argue that this would raise healthcare costs and restrict their choice of doctors. Independent candidate Jim Walden has fought legally for these retirees, securing a court injunction against the Advantage plan, citing violations of city law. Despite past unpopular decisions as governor, Cuomo aligns with retirees to ensure their traditional Medicare benefits remain intact.
Cuomo’s pledge to protect retirees’ Medicare marks a significant shift in city politics, as he aligns against Mayor Adams' controversial healthcare plan.
Walden's legal victories demonstrate the retirees' union's determination to maintain their healthcare benefits, showcasing the legal system's role in protecting workers' rights.
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