An opponent, Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, faulted the bill for failing to address price transparency in the Medicare Advantage program and at facilities owned by private equity firms.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/12/16/how-they-voted-colorado-congressional-votes-for-dec-8-14-2023/

At that point, Medicare Advantage members have until March 30 to switch to another plan or enroll in government-run Medicare.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/12/11/senior-living-dodging-the-medicare-enrollment-deadline-can-be-costly/

Because Medicare covers the drug, patients with privately run Medicare Advantage plans will receive coverage, said Juliette Cubanski, of the non-profit KFF, which researches health care issues.

Source: https://triblive.com/news/world/highmark-among-insurers-that-wont-cover-new-alzheimers-treatment-for-some-customers/

But her carefully laid plans ground to a halt at the last minute when her Medicare Advantage insurer, Aetna, denied approval for the routine, vision-saving surgery most older adults need at some point.

Source: https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2023/04/04/doctors-worry-about-accidents-as-georgia-seniors-face-delays-getting-routine-cataract-surgeries/

Hello James: Medicare’s Annual Enrollment is the time when one can enroll in either a standalone Part D Medicare Prescription Drug plan or a Part C Medicare Advantage plan (with or without a Prescription Drug plan).

Source: https://www.canyon-news.com/october-15-is-hereknow-your-medicare-annual-enrollment-options/176274

Her doctors’ group has teamed up with Agilon Health, an investor-owned company, to work with Medicare Advantage plans.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/health/primary-care-doctors-consolidation.html

Look for available Medicare Advantage plans in your area.

Source: https://fortune.com/well/article/what-is-medicare-flex-card/

Most doctors accept “Original Medicare” but not all accept Medicare Advantage plans.

Source: https://www.canyon-news.com/what-changes-can-i-make-during-medicares-annual-enrollment-period/175566

PacificSource said Friday it worked with St. Charles to ensure coverage will continue for PacificSource Medicare Advantage members through 2024.

Source: https://centraloregondaily.com/pacificsource-st-charles-medicare-advantage-agreement/

Private insurers offer Medicare Advantage plans, which are an alternative to the government’s Original Medicare (also called traditional Medicare).

Source: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/does-your-doctor-still-accept-medicare-advantage-make-sure-asap/

Scripps officials say they were losing too much money seeing the Medicare Advantage patients.

Source: https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/09/29/morning-report-san-diegos-addiction-treatment-beds-arent-available-on-demand/

The nature of Medigap means that individuals can face a dilemma if they start on a Medicare Advantage plan and later want to switch to traditional Medicare.

Source: https://www.palisadeshudson.com/2023/11/which-medicare-option-is-really-advantageous/

“The reality of Medicare Advantage in Central Oregon is that it just hasn’t lived up to the promise.

Source: https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2023/08/17/st-charles-evaluates-medicare-advantage-plans/

“We are committed to our nearly 30 million constituents across the United States who rely on Medicare Advantage, and to maintaining access to the affordable, high-quality care they currently receive.

Source: https://www.alreporter.com/2023/02/01/britt-joins-letter-in-support-of-medicare-advantage-program/