Coalition for Medicare Choices: Working Together to Save Medicare Advantage

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Who are Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries?

More than 12 million Americans - or one in four Medicare beneficiaries - rely on Medicare Advantage for health care coverage.

Among Medicare beneficiaries in all areas, 21 percent were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. Twenty-five (25) percent of African-American Medicare beneficiaries and 29 percent of Hispanic beneficiaries were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. Forty-two (42) percent of Medicare beneficiaries with Medicare Advantage plans had incomes below $20,000. For comparison, 41 percent of all Medicare beneficiaries had incomes below $20,000. Download the full report (PDF).

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Facts About Medicare Advantage
  • More than 12 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 25% 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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