“Medicare Advantage is my top voting priority because my husband and I depend upon our healthcare coverage. We cannot afford to pay a lot when we are on social security and Medicare.”
Jeanette E. Springfield, Illinois
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries vote
I’m an MA voter
Seniors across the country are telling Washington why protecting affordable Medicare Advantage decides their vote.
35 million+
seniors and people with disabilities choose Medicare Advantage.
55%
of eligible Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage in 2026.
Source: KFF, Medicare Advantage in 2026: Enrollment Update and Key Trends
82%
of voters say it is very or extremely important for candidates to discuss healthcare costs.
Source: KFF Health Tracking Poll
In their words
“As a retired American citizen living on a fixed income, keeping Medicare Advantage affordable is a top political priority for my vote.”
“Being retired, our income is fixed. With Medicare Advantage we have insurance that is affordable and takes care of our healthcare needs. Any price increase would seriously impact our lives.”
David W. McCormick, South Carolina
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Responses from Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, in their own words.
“Prevention is much more effective and healthy than treatment of someone in hospital. I am an active voter and watch how my political representatives vote.”
“Seniors are a large demographic voting group who are on fixed incomes. … Keeping our healthcare available and affordable is critical for our livelihood and our ability to continue being productive members of society.”
“Because at 80 it’s the only health insurance that I can afford.”
“As a cancer survivor, I depend on Medicare Advantage to assist me in continuing treatments and medications.”
“I’m 82 and healthy because I see my doctor twice every year. My bill is paid and most of my meds too!”
“Protecting Medicare Advantage will protect me and other seniors who have worked to get to this point. … I retired last year and it is my top priority.”
“I live on small retirement and the Advantage Plan helps so very much! Recently just had a total knee replacement and Insurance such a help and so needed.”
“The security and comfort of having Medicare Advantage when needed cannot be put in words. It’s a blessing for seniors on a fixed income and limited resources.”
“I am grateful for my Medicare Advantage. It provides me services I could never afford on my own.”
“I’m on a limited income and I need Medicare Advantage to be affordable, it’s so hard to pay for food, utilities and gas for the car”
“I worked over 55 years and am still working part time to keep up with the rising price of food, rent and just about everything else. … I cannot afford to pay any higher premiums than I am paying now please protect our Medicare advantage programs.”
“At age 86 & on SS, it is all I can afford & still keep my doctors. Medicare Advantage is so necessary!”
“On fixed incomes. It’s very hard to acquire certain medicines to survive. The price keeps going up. Our income is not adjusted to reflect inflation.”
“My husband is on expensive medications. We are living on a tight budget. We both see our doctor regularly.”
“It pays for medical bills and things I need. Without Medicare Advantage I would be out on the street alongside my wife”
“Because healthcare is expensive and inflation is making it worse.”
“As a senior citizen, on a limited income, affordable Medicare Advantage, is necessary to keep me healthy!”
“As a senior I have been blessed with good health, but that may change one day. I would like to know that good healthcare is still available if I should need it.”
“Seniors don’t have a lot of money when it comes to social security”
“Because we all need medical help and some of us can’t afford it.”
“Because medical costs keep increasing and my income doesn’t. I’ve paid into this all my life and we don’t deserve it to be taken away or reduced!!!”