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Coalition member Marietta Hanley: "Thank you to Senator Schumer for protecting Medicare Advantage. I live on a limited income and have several medical issues. Medicare Advantage allows me to stay healthy for myself and for my grandson.”

"In early January I went to see my doctor who immediately admitted me to the hospital. He found out that I had pneumonia and had a mild heart attack. I was given great care. I'm so glad I have my Medicare Advantage that has provided me the services I need to maintain my health. If my co-pays go up or my benefits are cut, it will be a hardship on me and my family."

Medicare Advantage is working… People like this program. It offers them a comprehensive health care program, integrated care, disease management that everybody talks about, and this has been shown to lower costs and improve patient care.

Medicare Advantage offers additional flexibility and real choice for high quality coordinated care—keeping seniors healthy instead of just treating ailments. With a focus on innovative services, prevention, disease management, and quality outcomes, successful Medicare Advantage plans deliver choice while containing costs.

We have to make sure that people have the ability to choose the kind of health care that best fits their needs, and that’s why I’ve stood up and protected and fought to protect Medicare Advantage.

Dorothy, a coalition member from Bethpage, New York, recently met with Congressman Steve Israel to thank him for standing up for the millions of seniors who depend on Medicare Advantage.

Coalition members Virginia Gates and Pat Fording met with Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon to thank him for standing up for the millions of seniors who depend on Medicare Advantage.

"My wife and I have been enrolled in Medicare Advantage for 4 years. Unfortunately, every year we have to change our policy or provider due to changes in the program. These are plans we were happy with and wished to keep Medicare Advantage is popular for a reason. But Washington is continues to change the rules and financial support. As a result, we don't know what to budget for. With more seniors selecting these plans, the cuts to Medicare Advantage simply don't make sense."

Coalition members Matt and Barbara Serritella met with Rep. Scott Peters of California to thank him for standing up for the millions of seniors who depend on Medicare Advantage.