Irvine, CA – The Coalition for Medicare Choices (CMC) hosted a recent discussion with Representative Mimi Walters (CA-45) and local seniors about Medicare Advantage and the more than 2.2 million beneficiaries in California who choose these plans for quality, affordable coverage.
The discussion focused on the value of Medicare Advantage and the importance of working to protect seniors who rely upon these plans. Representative Walters also listened to how the program is working for California seniors and the vital need to preserve seniors’ health care choices.
“Medicare Advantage is an important program for senior citizens across the country and especially in Orange County where almost half of our vibrant senior community relies upon Advantage plans to deliver their health and wellness coverage,” said Representative Walters. “I’m committed to supporting the program and oppose further cuts to this essential program for senior citizens.”
Seniors from the Coalition had the opportunity to relay their personal Medicare Advantage stories, and asked Representative Walters to work to protect their Medicare Advantage benefits while in Washington.
Victoria Crayne, a Coalition member from Mission Viejo, said, “It is important that we maintain the great coverage that Medicare Advantage provides senior citizens, but it’s equally as important to extend the same benefits to as many seniors as possible, which is why I oppose further cuts to the Medicare Advantage program.”
Medicare Advantage is the part of Medicare through which private health plans provide comprehensive medical coverage to seniors and persons with disabilities. More than 16 million Americans nationwide, including more than 2.2 million Californians, choose Medicare Advantage because of the better services, higher-quality care, and added benefits these health care plans provide. Research shows that 9 out of 10 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are satisfied with their coverage.
The Coalition for Medicare Choices (CMC), founded in 1999, is a fast-growing, national grassroots organization of more than 1.8 million people who receive their health care coverage through a Medicare Advantage health plan. Members of the Coalition, who reside in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, are united in supporting high quality health plan choices in Medicare.