As policymakers explore opportunities to strengthen the Medicare program, this report’s policy recommendations provide suggestions for improving the value and care experience for the beneficiaries who choose Medicare Advantage.
Prosser, WA
“In my case, I have several chronic health issues and if I didn’t have Medicare Advantage, I wouldn’t be able to pay my medical and medication costs on my own. … Continue reading "Barbara F."
Read MoreAmelia, OH
“Medicare Advantage has provided me with comprehensive care which is affordable and efficient.”
Read MoreSpring Valley, CA
“I have many pre-existing conditions at 78 yrs. old, and through Medicare Advantage I believe I have the best, most complete care, without it costing me or depleting my savings.”
Read MoreMesa, AZ
“I have diabetes. Before [Medicare] Advantage I was paying thousands for the insulin now under [Medicare] Advantage it is very reasonable.”
Read MoreStockton, CA
“As we get older we need more care from doctors and health specialists and without Medicare Advantage we would not be able to see a doctor or a specialist because … Continue reading "Martha S."
Read MoreAmado, AZ
“For a low supplemental cost, the benefits of Medicare Advantage plan far surpasses the standard Medicare.”
Read MoreBetter Medicare Alliance is the nation’s leading research and advocacy organization supporting Medicare Advantage. Together, we are over 200 Ally organizations from across the healthcare spectrum and more than 1 million grassroots beneficiary advocates united in our mission to build a healthier future through a strong Medicare Advantage.
Our research reports and policy analyses build the evidence for the value of Medicare Advantage to seniors and the health care system.
Our timely press releases, op-eds, interviews, and blog posts keep our priorities at the forefront of the news cycle.
Leaders in Congress, the Administration, and communities nationwide know and trust our grassroots-driven advocacy to grow and strengthen Medicare Advantage.
Washington, D.C. – Better Medicare Alliance, the nation's leading research and advocacy organization supporting Medicare Advantage and the more than 31 million beneficiaries it serves, responded to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS)…
With Medicare Advantage now serving more than half of the total Medicare population, BMA’s policy solutions offer program improvements to build on recent changes, stabilize the program and further empower beneficiaries in choosing high-quality health care…
Statement of Mary Beth Donahue, President & CEO Better Medicare Alliance Hearing on Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment: Cracking Down on Deceptive Practices and Improving Senior Experiences Senate Finance Committee October 18, 2023 Better Medicare Alliance,…
As a diverse community of Ally organizations and beneficiaries, Better Medicare Alliance has a keen focus on addressing the health and racial and ethnic disparities that persist across the health care spectrum, as well as the social and environmental factors that negatively impact beneficiary health. Medicare Advantage is a leader in addressing social determinants of health to reduce disparities and advance health equity by leveraging benefit design and the unique tools at the foundation of Medicare Advantage.
During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care system rapidly shifted its focus and direction to tend to the millions of Americans impacted by the virus, especially those most at-risk like seniors and people with disabilities. Medicare Advantage leveraged its model and tools available to meet the needs of and keep beneficiaries safe during the uncertain times. Lessons learned and best practices developed during this time should not be forgotten and instead, be integrated into care delivery today and in the future.
Medicare Advantage is built on a value-based system in which health plans receive a fixed, monthly payment for each beneficiary’s care and are tasked with using those dollars efficiently and effectively to improve and deliver positive health outcomes. Value-based care incentivizes high-quality, high-value, coordinated, and innovative care for the 31 million beneficiaries who trust Medicare Advantage with their health care.
Better Medicare Alliance leads the charge for solutions to streamline and modernize the Medicare enrollment process to ensure that all beneficiaries know their options and can be an active chooser in their health coverage. Already, our advocacy efforts led to additional language in the annual “Medicare & You” handbook that includes easy-to-read, upfront comparisons of Medicare Advantage and FFS Medicare and supported the recent reintroduction of the multilanguage insert in certain CMS materials to inform beneficiaries of available translation services.
Medicare Advantage relies on accurate, adequate, and stable policies to support: full-risk and population-based payment, the collection of data necessary for accurate payment and identifying beneficiary health status, maintaining quality improvement programs, and supporting care management essential to high-value, integrated care.
Keeping costs low for both the federal government and beneficiaries is at the core of Better Medicare Alliance’s mission and is among the many reasons why more than 31 million Americans trust Medicare Advantage with their health coverage today. Medicare Advantage not only delivers better outcomes, but data shows Medicare Advantage beneficiaries report less in total annual health expenditures than their FFS Medicare counterparts. Moreover, Medicare Advantage delivers more in value to the federal government at no extra cost.
With satisfaction from 9 out of 10 seniors and $1,965 a year in consumer savings compared to fee-for-service Medicare, Medicare Advantage is working. Join us in telling policymakers to protect Medicare Advantage for the 30 million diverse beneficiaries who count on its coverage and care.
Better Medicare Alliance partners with over 200 Ally organizations from across the healthcare spectrum – health providers, Medicare Advantage plans, community partners, area agencies on aging, and other stakeholders – to grow and strengthen Medicare Advantage.
