CMC Seniors Urge Policymakers to Protect Medicare Advantage

As Election Day approaches, seniors across the nation are sharing their personal stories about the importance of the health care coverage they receive through Medicare Advantage. Seniors are sending a clear message to candidates across the political spectrum that they vote – and are paying attention to which candidates support Medicare Advantage.

Why it matters: More than 33 million seniors and people with disabilities actively choose Medicare Advantage because it delivers better care at lower costs than fee-for-service Medicare.

What they’re saying:

CMC senior Susan Hailey posted on X in response to the recent debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump. She asked both candidates to lay out the steps they will take to protect and strengthen Medicare Advantage for seniors who depend on it.

CMC senior Gail Morris posted on social media after her visit to Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s office in Wisconsin. She met with the senator’s staff to discuss the importance of protecting Medicare Advantage coverage.

CMC advocates continue to visit campaign offices and attend rallies in some of this election’s most pivotal states to make their voices heard on behalf of Medicare Advantage.

The bottom line: Seniors are making it clear that they are looking to candidates for commit to protecting Medicare Advantage for the millions of Americans who rely on it for affordable, high-quality health coverage.