AARP Examines Ways to Strengthen Original Medicare
February 19, 2026
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) has grown steadily over the past two decades and now accounts for more than half of
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Medicare Advantage
People who choose Medicare Advantage (MA) face additional hurdles during the initial enrollment and annual plan selection processes. The MA plan choice landscape is cluttered, complicated, and confusing. Other MA features, like prior authorization, narrow provider networks, and predatory plan marketing, can worsen decision-making and access problems. It is also expensive. MA costs more, both overall and per enrollee, than Original Medicare. This drives up spending for the program, beneficiaries, and taxpayers; though little is known about how plans are using these dollars, or about overall plan quality. As MA enrollment grows, addressing its financing flaws and programmatic pitfalls becomes ever-more important. We support comprehensive reforms to ensure all beneficiaries can rely on their earned Medicare coverage.
CMS Proposes Important Step to Combat Medicare Advantage Overpayment
February 5, 2026
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gives notice of how some Medicare Advantage (MA) payments will
Medicare Rights Urges CMS to Center Beneficiary Needs in MA and Part D
January 29, 2026
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the annual Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule for
Comments on Proposed 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Policy Changes
January 26, 2026
A comprehensive commentary by the Medicare Rights Center on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule for
Senate Report Exposes Medicare Advantage Gaming
January 15, 2026
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a majority staff report on UnitedHealth Group’s (UHG) efforts
Medicare Advantage Enrollees Have Until March 31 to Make Certain Coverage Changes
January 8, 2026
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) runs from January 1 through March 31 each year. Unlike the annual
Analysis Flags Potential Medicare Advantage Access Issues for Mental Health Care
December 18, 2025
A new analysis of patterns of mental health care access for people switching from Medicare Advantage (MA) to Original Medicare
The Beneficiary Experience: The Costs of Medicare Advantage
December 4, 2025
Medicare is becoming more costly and beneficiaries are increasingly struggling to afford care. In 2023, 41% of callers to the
Medicare Advantage Marketing, Brokers, and Agents
December 3, 2025
Agents and brokers for MA plans receive commissions per enrollment and often receive additional “administrative” bonuses that balloon MA spending. These financial incentives drive aggressive and misleading marketing aimed at people looking for coverage. As a result, beneficiaries fall into the “MA Trap,” finding themselves enrolled in an MA plan that doesn’t meet their needs and without an efficient way to switch back to Original Medicare.
Beneficiary Experiences With Medicare Advantage Marketing
December 3, 2025
As the cost of care rises, beneficiaries increasingly look for plans that promise discounts or additional benefits. MA plans take advantage of this and flood potential beneficiaries with marketing calls, mailers, ads, and even in-person solicitation that can be deceptive and easily misunderstood.
AARP Examines Ways to Strengthen Original Medicare
February 19, 2026
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) has grown steadily over the past two decades and now accounts for more than half of
CMS Proposes Important Step to Combat Medicare Advantage Overpayment
February 5, 2026
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gives notice of how some Medicare Advantage (MA) payments will
Medicare Rights Urges CMS to Center Beneficiary Needs in MA and Part D
January 29, 2026
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the annual Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule for
Comments on Proposed 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Policy Changes
January 26, 2026
A comprehensive commentary by the Medicare Rights Center on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule for
Senate Report Exposes Medicare Advantage Gaming
January 15, 2026
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a majority staff report on UnitedHealth Group’s (UHG) efforts
Medicare Advantage Enrollees Have Until March 31 to Make Certain Coverage Changes
January 8, 2026
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) runs from January 1 through March 31 each year. Unlike the annual
Analysis Flags Potential Medicare Advantage Access Issues for Mental Health Care
December 18, 2025
A new analysis of patterns of mental health care access for people switching from Medicare Advantage (MA) to Original Medicare
The Beneficiary Experience: The Costs of Medicare Advantage
December 4, 2025
Medicare is becoming more costly and beneficiaries are increasingly struggling to afford care. In 2023, 41% of callers to the
Medicare Advantage Marketing, Brokers, and Agents
December 3, 2025
Agents and brokers for MA plans receive commissions per enrollment and often receive additional “administrative” bonuses that balloon MA spending. These financial incentives drive aggressive and misleading marketing aimed at people looking for coverage. As a result, beneficiaries fall into the “MA Trap,” finding themselves enrolled in an MA plan that doesn’t meet their needs and without an efficient way to switch back to Original Medicare.
Beneficiary Experiences With Medicare Advantage Marketing
December 3, 2025
As the cost of care rises, beneficiaries increasingly look for plans that promise discounts or additional benefits. MA plans take advantage of this and flood potential beneficiaries with marketing calls, mailers, ads, and even in-person solicitation that can be deceptive and easily misunderstood.