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Modern Medicare
for Seniors

Medicare Advantage is leading the innovative use of value-based care — delivering better health outcomes, through better quality care at a better cost for Medicare beneficiaries.

Better
Outcomes
Better
Quality
Better
Cost
What is Medicare
Advantage?

Medicare Advantage is the managed care option in Medicare and is a public-private partnership, meaning benefits are offered by private health plans and approved by the federal government. Unlike Fee-for-Service Medicare, Medicare Advantage typically covers hospital visits, doctors and outpatient visits, and prescription drug premiums in a single plan option. Specifically, individuals with certain chronic conditions enrolled in Medicare Advantage experience better health outcomes at similar or lower costs compared to those enrolled in Fee-for-Service Medicare.

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE RIGHT now
Nearly 34 Million Covered

That's 55% of the eligible Medicare population.

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE in the FUTURE
55% of Beneficiaries Eligible for Medicare Are Choosing Medicare Advantage
13% Lower

Inpatient hospitalization costs than FFS Medicare beneficiaries

49% Lower

Rate of long-term acute care hospital stays than FFS Medicare beneficiaries

43% Lower

Rate of potentially avoidable hospitalizations than FFS Medicare beneficiaries

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE RIGHT NOW
$2,541 A Year In Savings

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries report $2,541 less in total annual health spending than their Fee-for-Service Medicare counterparts.

*Total annual health spending is defined as out-of-pocket costs and premiums.

99%

Near universal access to coverage for dental, hearing, vision, and wellness benefits

99%

Near universal access to telehealth

99%

Near universal access to meal benefits

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE RIGHT NOW
Satisfaction Rate 95%

95% of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries report being satisfied with their health care quality.

Take Action!

Plans, providers, community partners, beneficiaries, and policymakers must work together to support current efforts and build new opportunities to improve beneficiary health and quality of life through high-value care in Medicare Advantage – the future of Medicare.