Better Medicare Alliance Statement on CY26 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rate Announcement

WASHINGTON — Better Medicare Alliance (BMA), the nation’s leading research and advocacy organization supporting Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, responded today to the 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rate Announcement by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 

“We applaud the Trump Administration for protecting seniors and fully funding Medicare Advantage,” said Mary Beth Donahue, President and CEO of the Better Medicare Alliance. “After two years of Medicare Advantage cuts, this payment rate will provide stability for millions of beneficiaries who have faced plan closures, higher costs, and reduced benefits.  

“Today, more than half of Medicare beneficiaries choose Medicare Advantage for better care and better health outcomes. Protecting this program has never been more important. We look forward to continuing to work with the Trump Administration, CMS Administrator Oz, and Congress to advance policies that will strengthen Medicare Advantage for seniors and taxpayers.”  

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Better Medicare Alliance is a community of more than one million grassroots beneficiaries and 200+ ally organizations working to improve health care through a strong Medicare Advantage. Learn more at  www.bettermedicarealliance.org.