New York City Loses Appeal in Medicare Advantage Battle With Retirees

November 21, 2022

In, “New York City Loses Appeal in Medicare Advantage Battle With Retirees” (NY Daily News, November 21, 2022), a New York State Appellate Court decision is discussed, which ruled in favor of the NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees, a grassroots group of retired EMTs, firefighters, cops and other city workers, in their fight to block New York City Mayor Adams’ administration's efforts to shift retired city workers into a privatized Medicare plan.

The Manhattan Appellate Court upheld a ruling that deemed a key part of the plan unlawful, rejecting arguments put forward by the Adams’ administration in their appeal of a March 2022 ruling by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Lyle Frank.

Our client Marianne Pizzitola, an ex-FDNY EMT who serves as the group’s president, praised the appellate court for ensuring “justice prevailed in a true David vs. Goliath story.”

Partner Steve Cohen represents the New York City retirees.

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