Coalition for Medicare Choices: Working Together to Save Medicare Advantage

Update on Proposed Cut to Medicare Advantage

More than 160 members of Congress raised concerns to the Medicare agency about the negative impact a proposed new cut would have on seniors. On April 1, 2013, the Medicare Agency responded to these concerns by making adjustments to lessen the impact on seniors. Learn more.

Report: CMS’ Proposed Medicare Advantage Cuts Would Have Resulted in Higher Costs, Fewer Benefits for Seniors

An analysis by Oliver Wyman estimated that CMS' proposed payment cuts combined with the reform law's payment cuts and taxes will result in benefit reductions and average premium increases of $50 to $90 per month for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. Learn more.

The Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Medicare Advantage – Funding Cuts and a New Tax

The health care reform law includes cuts to Medicare Advantage (MA) that will have a significant impact on millions of seniors. The $200 billion in cuts are the largest the program has ever seen. Independent, non-partisan, government agencies have forecast that these cuts will mean 3 million seniors will no longer be enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The new health insurance tax included in the health reform law will also result in seniors facing an average of $220 in higher out-of-pocket costs and reduced benefits next year and $3,500 in additional costs over the next ten years.

Become a Champion for Medicare Choices

The Coalition for Medicare Choices is a fast-growing, national grassroots organization of more than 1.3 million people who receive their health care coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan. Join the effort by contacting your United States Senator at 1-877-58-SENIOR (1-877-587-3646) to tell them to save your Medicare Advantage plan. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and updates.

To learn more about how Medicare Advantage plans are more effective than the traditional, fee-for-service (FFS) part of Medicare click here.

Facts About Medicare Advantage
  • Medicare Advantage is a valuable source of coverage to low-income and minority Medicare beneficiaries. Learn more.
  • More than 14 million American seniors and individuals with disabilities depend on their Medicare Advantage plans.
  • Seniors and individuals with disabilities in Medicare Advantage are receiving better quality care. Learn more.
  • Medicare Advantage beneficiaries make up more than 28% of total Medicare enrollment and as much as 44% in some states. See state facts.
  • Medicare Advantage can significantly reduce seniors' and individuals with disabilities out-of-pocket costs.
  • Often Medicare Advantage plans include benefits not covered under regular Medicare, such as dental care, preventive care and vision care.

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