Seniors rely on a strong and stable Medicare Advantage.
Seniors rely on a strong and stable Medicare Advantage.
Thomas M.
Medicare Advantage took care of Thomas after he had a stroke eight years ago. He speaks of how important his health care is not only to him, but also his family.
Kathleen H.
Kathleen called her Medicare Advantage plan a godsend when they paid for surgery and rehab for three falls in five years.
Collene H.
Collene talks about how increases in premiums would have a large impact on her budget, causing her to have to turn down her heat which would aggravate her asthma.
Seniors need affordable health care.
Fund Medicare Advantage.
Medicare Advantage provides affordable, high-quality health care for more than 35 million American seniors and people with disabilities. It gives seniors peace of mind and stability — something they rely on as they manage health and household budgets.
Today, seniors are already paying more for gas, groceries, and prescription drugs. Any reduction in Medicare Advantage funding risks higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs, which would make it even harder for many seniors to make ends meet. Uncertainty about health coverage creates unnecessary stress and anxiety for seniors who depend on consistent, reliable care.
Seniors need stability. That means funding Medicare Advantage.
More than 35 million Americans rely on Medicare Advantage
Kathy B.
When Kathy B. retired to her favorite vacation spot, Sturgeon Bay, Wisc., two years ago, she was excited to stay active in her new community: meeting new friends, practicing yoga, taking art classes, and providing low-cost counseling services. However, her plans faced a setback when she fell and broke her arm.
Kathy’s doctor told her it was one of the worst breaks he’d seen. She worried she might not be able to drive or practice yoga again. But Kathy’s Medicare Advantage plan took care of everything – covering four months of rehab.
Now Kathy is back to being active in her community, practicing yoga and doing all the other things she enjoys. “I’m so happy I have Medicare Advantage, because it took care of all my needs, and I didn’t have to worry,” she said.
“Without Medicare Advantage, I wouldn’t be able to enjoy the kind of life I want to live,” she said. “Today, I’m having a grand old time during my later years, and . I still feel young!”
Rob R.
After working in retail for 35 years, Rob is embracing retirement. He volunteers, travels, and plays cards with friends. He’s learned new hobbies like baking bread and editing videos.
Like many seniors, however, Rob has faced some health setbacks. He spent a few months in an assisted living facility while recovering from a hospitalization. But Medicare Advantage had Rob covered. Now that he has healed and moved back home, he appreciates his independence even more.
“I want to be able to do things. I travel, I work on a lot of different groups and I didn’t want to have to worry about my healthcare,” he said. “Medicare Advantage has given me the peace of mind to do the things I want to do.”
Rob credits Medicare Advantage for allowing him to live life to the fullest, knowing his health care needs will be taken care of. “Medicare Advantage gives me the independence to be the person I want to be.”
Kathy B.
When Kathy B. retired to her favorite vacation spot, Sturgeon Bay, Wisc., two years ago, she was excited to stay active in her new community: meeting new friends, practicing yoga, taking art classes, and providing low-cost counseling services. However, her plans faced a setback when she fell and broke her arm.
Kathy’s doctor told her it was one of the worst breaks he’d seen. She worried she might not be able to drive or practice yoga again. But Kathy’s Medicare Advantage plan took care of everything – covering four months of rehab.
Now Kathy is back to being active in her community, practicing yoga and doing all the other things she enjoys. “I’m so happy I have Medicare Advantage, because it took care of all my needs, and I didn’t have to worry,” she said.
Rob R.
After working in retail for 35 years, Rob is embracing retirement. He volunteers, travels, and plays cards with friends. He’s learned new hobbies like baking bread and editing videos.
Like many seniors, however, Rob has faced some health setbacks. He spent a few months in an assisted living facility while recovering from a hospitalization. But Medicare Advantage had Rob covered. Now that he has healed and moved back home, he appreciates his independence even more.
Rob credits Medicare Advantage for allowing him to live life to the fullest, knowing his health care needs will be taken care of. “Medicare Advantage gives me the independence to be the person I want to be.”
$3,486
Seniors spend less per year on average with Medicare Advantage than Fee-for-Service Medicare, with better quality care
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries spend less per year than those in Fee-for-Service
$3,486
Medicare Advantage is working for seniors
AFFORDABLE
For seniors, every dollar counts — especially when it comes to the high cost of health care. Medicare Advantage is the affordable health care choice for more than 35 million seniors and people with disabilities, including more people of color and low-income Americans than Fee-For-Service Medicare.
ACCESSIBLE
Medicare Advantage access is nearly universal, with 99.7% of Medicare beneficiaries having access to a Medicare Advantage plan. That includes seniors in urban and rural communities, and in historically underserved areas across the country. And with supplemental benefits such as transportation and telehealth, Medicare Advantage makes it easy for seniors to get the care they need no matter where they live.
HIGH QUALITY
Medicare Advantage plans provide benefits and services not covered by Medicare such as vision, dental, and hearing coverage. Most Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receive supplemental benefits at no extra cost. These benefits promote better health for beneficiaries and deliver more value for the Medicare dollar.
AFFORDABLE
For seniors, every dollar counts — especially when it comes to the high cost of health care. Medicare Advantage is the affordable health care choice for nearly 34 million seniors and people with disabilities, including more people of color and low-income Americans than Fee-For-Service Medicare.
ACCESSIBLE
Medicare Advantage access is nearly universal, with 99.7% of Medicare beneficiaries having access to a Medicare Advantage plan. That includes seniors in urban and rural communities, and in historically underserved areas across the country. And with supplemental benefits such as transportation and telehealth, Medicare Advantage makes it easy for seniors to get the care they need no matter where they live.
HIGH QUALITY
Medicare Advantage plans provide benefits and services not covered by Medicare such as vision, dental, and hearing coverage. Most Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receive supplemental benefits at no extra cost. These benefits promote better health for beneficiaries and deliver more value for the Medicare dollar.
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