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Real Voices, Real Impact: Meet BMA’s Beneficiary Advisory Council July 9, 2026

Real Voices, Real Impact: Meet BMA’s Beneficiary Advisory Council More than 35 million Americans choose Medicare Advantage for affordable, high-quality, coordinated health care — but often, those beneficiary voices can get lost in policy discussions…

BMA President and CEO Mary Beth Donahue on What Makes Advocacy Effective May 21, 2026

The mission of Better Medicare Alliance is to advocate for a strong Medicare Advantage on behalf of more than 35 million seniors and people with disabilities who rely on the program. For these beneficiaries, Medicare…

Affordable Healthcare: Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Tell Their Stories May 19, 2026

Healthcare affordability is one of the defining issues of this political moment. A recent KFF poll found nine in 10 Americans say healthcare costs will influence their midterm vote, and nearly half say lowering out-of-pocket costs is the change…

Prior Authorization Modernization Enters Its Next Phase May 12, 2026

More than 35 million seniors and people with disabilities enrolled in Medicare Advantage rely on a system that delivers care quickly, coordinates effectively across providers, and uses technology to support — not complicate — the…

Beyond the Headlines: What the Medicare Advantage Final Rate Notice Means for Seniors April 7, 2026

On Monday, CMS announced the Medicare Advantage final rate notice for 2027 — the annual payment update that determines how much funding Medicare Advantage plans will receive in the coming year. While it may sound…

More than 35 Million Seniors Are Counting on CMS to Fully Fund Medicare Advantage. Here’s What’s at Stake. March 27, 2026

The Trump administration faces a critical funding decision that could impact millions of seniors. In the coming weeks, the Trump administration will finalize funding for Medicare Advantage next year — and reliable senior voters are…

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