Coalition for Medicare Choices: Working Together to Save Medicare Advantage

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Who are Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries?

More than 10 million Americans - or one in four Medicare beneficiaries - rely on Medicare Advantage for health care coverage.

Medicare Advantage plans are a vital source of coverage for many low-income and minority beneficiaries. Twenty percent of African-American and 32 percent of Hispanic Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans in 2006. Almost half (48%) of Medicare Advantage enrollees had incomes below $20,000, including 71% of minority enrollees. Download the full report (PDF).

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Facts About Medicare Advantage
  • More than 10 million American seniors depend on their Medicare Advantage plans.
  • Seniors in Medicare Advantage are receiving better quality care. Learn more.
  • Medicare Advantage beneficiaries make up more than 20% of total Medicare enrollment and as much as 40% in some states. See State Facts.
  • Medicare Advantage can significantly reduce seniors' out-of-pocket costs, up to $4,000 annually.
  • Often Medicare Advantage plans include benefits not covered under regular Medicare, such as dental care, preventive care and vision care.

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