Congress is talking about big cutbacks to the Medicare Advantage program which could reduce the benefits available through Medicare Advantage plans starting in 2011.

Tell your Congressional Representatives to protect your benefits and keep the Medicare Advantage program. Here's how…

If you received a postcard in the mail from Healthfirst NJ, complete the requested information and drop it in your nearest mailbox.

If you did not receive a postcard from Healthfirst NJ, you can go to www.medicarechoices.org. The site guides you through the steps to submit online correspondence to your representatives.

To contact your representatives directly, visit the official websites of the House of Representatives and Senate: www.House.gov and www.Senate.gov. Each website contains an easy-to-use search tool for finding your representatives and their mailing address in Washington, D.C.

Should you have any other questions, contact Healthfirst NJ Member Services by calling 1-888-260-1010, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For TTY dial 800-662-1220 (English) or 1-877-662-4886 (Spanish).

Your voice matters! Thank you for taking action and informing your representatives that Medicare Advantage is important to you!

Contacting your Congressional representatives about this issue does not affect your eligibility, benefits or current Healthfirst NJ membership. .