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2026 Medicare Advantage Data Reveal Shifts in Benefit Design November 12, 2025

Overview   Recently released 2026 Medicare Advantage data show that, while premiums are holding steady, some seniors will face higher out-of-pocket limits, fewer lower-cost options, and scaled-back supplemental benefits. Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) is sharing…

Seniors Are Speaking Up to Protect Medicare Advantage: “We Shouldn’t Have to Fight for It.” October 31, 2025

For millions of older Americans, Medicare Advantage isn’t just a health plan; it’s coordinated, affordable coverage that helps them save money, stay healthy and independent. As budget debates continue in Washington, seniors remind leaders that…

Prevention, Partnership, and Progress: Takeaways from the 2025 Medicare Advantage Leadership & Policy Forum October 17, 2025

“I got into Medicare Advantage, and one of the biggest reasons is peace of mind. I don’t have to worry about my medical expenses; it’s a fixed cost every year. And it makes it easier…

NANASP on Nutrition, Medicare Advantage, and Advocacy for Older Americans September 26, 2025

Nearly 7 million Americans aged 60 and older face food insecurity, according to Feeding America. Since its founding in 1977, the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) — a Better Medicare Alliance…

New Report Exposes MedPAC Methodology Flaws September 10, 2025

A new report released this week by the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC) highlights serious flaws in the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission’s (MedPAC) revised methodology for evaluating Medicare Advantage. The changes nearly quadrupled MedPAC’s estimate of…

New Study Finds Medicare Advantage Led on Quality During the Pandemic’s Toughest Year August 15, 2025

A newly published peer-reviewed study in The American Journal of Managed Care provides an in-depth look at how Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare performed on critical measures of care before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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