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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…
How Medicare Advantage Keeps healthcare Affordable for Seniors
January 20, 2026
As healthcare costs continue to rise, affordability has become the defining issue for millions of Medicare beneficiaries. For more than 35 million Americans, Medicare Advantage provides the answer: with lower costs, predictable coverage, and meaningful…