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Welcome to Medicare My Way, a community that uses its voice to advocate for the Medicare we want – affordable, high quality care.
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Welcome to our group of over 1 million advocates from across the country who share a common goal – to advocate for the more than 30 million seniors who choose Medicare Advantage for affordable, high quality, and flexible care.
Our advocates use their voices to tell policymakers to protect the Medicare THEY want – Medicare Advantage. Joining Better Medicare Alliance is the first step in protecting Medicare YOUR way.
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What Is Medicare Advantage?
Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, is a Medicare coverage option in which your Part A, B, and oftentimes Part D benefits are provided through a public-private partnership, rather than the federal government.
What is Better Medicare Alliance?
Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) is a nonprofit organization that advocates for Medicare Advantage as an option under Medicare. We are a coalition of 170 organizations including providers, community-based organizations, health insurance plans, aging organizations and advocacy groups, as well as over 600,000 senior advocates.
What is Medicare My Way, My Voice?
Medicare My Way, My Voice is an advocacy campaign from Better Medicare Alliance. We believe older adults have the right to choose the Medicare they want, and we help their voice be heard in Washington.
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Meet Our Top Advocates
Actions Taken: 25
Pat R.
Sun City, Arizona
Congressional District AZ-08
Actions Taken: 22
Harry G.
Kingsport, Tennessee
Congressional District TN-01
Actions Taken: 80
Richard B.
Plantation, Florida
Congressional District FL-23
Actions Taken: 30
Carol F.
Herndon, VA
Congressional District VA- 11
Actions Taken: 5
Marty S.
Seal Rock, OR
Congressional District OR- 05
Actions Taken: 6
Karlyn N.
Thomasville, NC.
Congressional District NC- 13
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Alabama
Wanda B.
Florence, AL
Thanks to Medicare Advantage my health care plan offers no monthly fees for prescription and dental plans.
Read MoreLinda A.
Foley, AL
This program provides for all health needs that a senior citizen may have. I have access to great doctors, hospitals, […]
Read MoreSusan B.
Mountain Brk, AL
It’s very important for seniors to feel confident with their business and a Medicare Advantage plan takes care of all […]
Read MoreAnita D.
Chandler, AZ
Thanks to Medicare Advantage, I can afford to see a specialist, get dental care and eye exams. I also get […]
Read MoreMary L.
Arizona City, AZ
Medicare Advantage makes my diabetes care affordable, so that I am able to take care of myself on limited income.
Read MoreMargaret D.
Chandler, AZ
Medicare Advantage has always been there when I needed it. Other than my co-payments I don’t have to worry about […]
Read MoreGary N.
Bella Vista, AR
My husband has had heart surgery, wears a pacemaker, had one knee replaced and needs a second replacement in the […]
Read MoreConsumer C.
Hope, AR
Medicare Advantage paid for most of my foot surgery and paid for my vision test and my glasses and once […]
Read MoreHilda S.
Pearcy, AR
Without the help from my Medicare Advantage plan I couldn’t have had my cataracts removed.
Read MoreSue L.
Auburn, CA
We love our Medicare Advantage plan. My husband has RA and takes Enbrel that is an expensive biologic weekly injection. […]
Read MoreKaren L.
Chino, CA
We saved hundreds of dollars per month switching to Medicare Advantage and received better coverage than our previous policy. We […]
Read MoreMarion G.
Ventura, CA
With the Medicare Advantage Program, I do not have to pay a monthly premium and I have reasonable costs on […]
Read MoreBetsy D.
Littleton, CO
I have had numerous health issues in the last few years and Medicare Advantage has kept my share reasonable
Read MoreBarbara S.
Commerce City, CO
Medicare Advantage provides assistance with my drugs and copays so that I do not pay anything for either. Without Medicare […]
Read MoreBrenda C.
Thornton, CO
I just had a stem cell transplant in 2017 for Myelofibrosis a rare bone marrow cancer. If I didn’t have […]
Read MoreJohn W.
Rocky Hill, CT
The biggest “advantage” is the prescription drug coverage. As someonewith a number of health issues, this offers real savings to […]
Read MoreSusanne L.
Salem, CT
I get my prescriptions and mental health care through Medicare Advantage.
Read MoreJane A.
Colchester, CT
I live below poverty level in Connecticut and Medicare Advantage pays the premium, covers my hospital visits, and doctor visits. […]
Read MoreSandy P.
Ocean View, DE
Thanks to Medicare Advantage, I don’t need referrals, and I can go to any doctor I want. I don’t pay […]
Read MoreElizabeth C.
Newark, DE
I have very low prescription costs, no charges at the doctor or for an R.N. to come to my house […]
Read MoreDarlene S.
Milton, DE
I could not afford my heart medication if I didn’t have the Medicare advantage program for prescription drugs.
Read MoreJohn B.
Venice, FL
I have been on a Medical Advantage plan for 7 years and have been able to see all my Primary […]
Read MoreNancy C.
Jacksonville, FL
It is wonderful insurance. My husband had a knee replacement, a diagnosis of dementia, and had many tests and medical […]
Read MoreKathleen A.
Jacksonville, FL
Medicare Advantage is very important to me because I cannot afford the premium of a supplement and separate plan for […]
Read MoreCatherine G.
Savannah, GA
Medicare Advantage is important for me because it provides rides to and from my appointments at no cost. That in […]
Read MoreRichard F.
Sharpsburg, GA
Medicare Advantage provides peace of mind that a large hospital cost will be less likely to wipe us out financially
Read MoreLlona M.
Colbert, GA
Medicare Advantage provides me with the physician of my choice. It provides seniors with choices suited to their needs. Thank […]
Read MoreDonna L.
Honolulu, HI
It covers a lot of the cost that Medicare doesn’t pay which is super important because most of us are […]
Read MoreSamantha W.
Waianae, HI
They cover so much more than regular Medicare, such as dental, prescriptions, eye exams. These are things that you would […]
Read MoreDean H.
Payette, ID
My wife and I recieve Social Security. We moved our son in with us who has PTSD after working for […]
Read MoreJoey P.
Nampa, ID
I am disabled and living from check to check. Medicare Advantage is what keeps me alive!
Read MoreDean H.
Payette, ID
My wife and I recieve Social Security. We moved our son in with us who has PTSD after working for […]
Read MoreJoey P.
Nampa, ID
I am disabled and living from check to check. Medicare Advantage is what keeps me alive!
Read MoreDavid S.
Champaign, IL
With Medicare Advantage we get dental benefits beyond what the original Medicare covers, Vision benefits beyond what original Medicare covers […]
Read MoreLynn A.
Lake In The Hills, IL
I love this plan. It lowers the meds I take for my health problems, it covers my diabetes blood testing […]
Read MoreMarian V.
Freeport, IL
I have a number of pre-existing conditions and am eligible for coverage at the standard rate. It has been the […]
Read MoreJana F.
Carmel, IN
Medicare Advantage provides healthcare coverage for my severe health problems. I have been disabled and on Medicare since 2001 due […]
Read MoreTena K.
Valparaiso, IN
There are a lot of seniors who can’t afford or can’t get supplements due to medical problems. Living on a […]
Read MoreCalvin S.
Jasonville, IN
Medicare Advantage allows me to see my primary doctor for a low copay, my prescriptions are covered and I am […]
Read MoreJanice A.
Moravia, IA
If it weren’t for my Medicare Advantage Plan, I would not be able to afford my medication.
Read MoreCarol C.
Ankeny, IA
Getting most of my prescriptions free through OptumRx and low copays, as well as how they negotiate the fees to […]
Read MoreRobert K.
Glenwood, IA
It is very important. We like the paid Rx plan and from otc shopping. No fee charged monthly and no […]
Read MoreLeslie C.
Mulvane, KS
When I became guardian for my mother after my father passed, I was introduced to Medicare Advantage which saved my […]
Read MoreCheryl T.
Parker, KS
My Diabetes medicine for 90-day supply is free. I also get the Silver Sneakers exercise program, and all my tests […]
Read MoreMuriel G.
Lenexa, KS
Amazing. Not only does Medicare Advantage cover drug costs, which we depend on for our quality of life, it also […]
Read MoreHelen T.
Smithland, KY
Knowing that my medical bills will be paid and that I won’t leave this earth in debt is the reason […]
Read MoreSusan B.
Lexington, KY
Medicare Advantage covers doctor visits, wellness testing, silver sneakers, mammograms, etc…
Read MoreWanda C.
Jennings, LA
I only get less than a thousand dollars monthly to pay my bills and the drugs I need for diabetes, […]
Read MoreAdeline B.
Metairie, LA
I could not afford to seek medical care without Medicare Advantage.
Read MoreRosalind M.
Metairie, LA
My husband has gotten dentures that were partially paid for through Medicare Advantage. We also have both had glasses paid […]
Read MoreJeannine C.
Scarborough, ME
Husband is a stroke victim and he needs a lot of services that are covered that we could not afford.
Read MoreDorothy Z.
Round Pond, ME
A recent unexpected stay in the hospital frightened me for fear of massive costs, but so far have managed to […]
Read MoreEve K.
Silver Spring, MD
Medicare Advantage covers most of my medical needs, I would be lost without it.
Read MoreDeana M.
Rockport, MA
Medicare Advantage pays for everything I need, including a PCA, Mom’s Meals, motorized chair, medication, doctors, specialists, and hospital when […]
Read MorePaulette P.
Westminster, MA
I have diabetes and just went through a surgery for breast cancer. I could not have handled my health problems […]
Read MoreMadeline H.
Gardner, MA
I had to have cancer surgery and it was taken care of. We don’t get much for Social Security so […]
Read MoreAnna S.
Detroit, MI
Medicare Advantage helped me survive huge medical issues in 2018. Surgery, two hospitalizations, therapy, and more. It saved my life.
Read MoreCarolyn S.
Hastings, MI
I live on social security and without Medicare Advantage, I wouldn’t be able to afford my medicine or my healthcare.
Read MoreSusan C.
Edwardsburg, MI
Medicare Advantage makes it easier for me to manage my own health care and get preventative treatments and procedures.
Read MoreAnne C.
Eagan, MN
It is important to me to have quality healthcare to prevent old age from destroying my quality of life. At […]
Read MoreMary L.
Loretto, MN
I’m on a fixed income. Without Medicare advantage I wouldn’t be able to afford my prescriptions.
Read MoreMichael F.
Saint Paul, MN
I feel good having something that I can rely on if I get sick or injured and Medicare doesn’t cover […]
Read MoreNancy B.
Brandon, MS
Having Medicare Advantage lessens my fears of big medical bills I can’t pay.
Read MoreCarolyn S.
Yazoo City, MS
I don’t have to pay a premium and I can order over the counter meds. That helps a lot.
Read MoreWendell R.
Bogue Chitto, MS
It pays the difference between Medicare 80 percent so I usually don’t pay anything on my medical visits or surgeries. […]
Read MoreSandra M.
St. Louis, MO
Thank goodness I have this insurance. I live alone after having raised two children. I take good care of myself […]
Read MoreFrances W.
Kimberling City, MO
This is the best and least expensive healthcare plan we have ever had.
Read MoreLinda W.
Hamilton, MT
I had to have a CT scan and a colonoscopy; I couldn’t have afforded them without Medicare Advantage.
Read MoreCheryl F.
Lincoln, NE
They covered thousands of dollars in cost for my hearing aids. I definitely need them. Great benefit!
Read MoreConsumer C.
Omaha, NE
Medicare Advantage covers hospitalization, prescriptions, vision, and dental. It is the only healthcare plan that I find affordable for both […]
Read MoreRobert M.
Ravenna, NE
Without it, we would have had to use up what little money we had saved.
Read MoreLinda H.
North Las Vegas, NV
Medicare Advantage is a wonderful program. It provides Primary Physician visits, gym membership, an eye exam, dental exam, guidance center […]
Read MoreMurray G.
Las Vegas, NV
Medicare Advantage didn’t save my wife’s life, but it did save our family from having to declare bankruptcy as a […]
Read MoreMary G.
Las Vegas, NV
My husband has severe COPD and Diabetes. Medicare advantage has helped with diabetes supplies and oxygen.
Read MoreMary M.
Londonderry, NH
I get tier one drugs free, no prescription deductible, and everything under one plan and at a reasonable cost.
Read MoreAlan B.
Goffstown, NH
I chose Medicare Advantage because it provides significant savings over traditional Medicare and multiple supplemental plans.
Read MoreDavid H.
Lebanon, NH
My Medicare Advantage plan includes Part D coverage, a gym membership, and other benefits that make it much better than […]
Read MoreJoann K.
Woodbury Heights, NJ
Medicare Advantage makes it possible for me to afford life saving health care. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to […]
Read MoreLinda E.
Point Pleasant, NJ
I couldn’t live without my Medicare Advantage plan. I have parkinsons and diabetes, it is very important for me to […]
Read MoreJane B.
Manchester Township, NJ
We live on Social Security and desperately need to keep our Medicare Advantage plan. If we didn’t have that we […]
Read MoreJami H.
Bernalillo, NM
Medicare Advantage covers a lot, including a large amount for the ruptured brain aneurysm I had 5 years ago.
Read MoreGeraldine F.
Belen, NM
I have no deductible to fulfill, low copays for doctor visits, Rx, and in or out patient hospital services.
Read MoreMary S.
Alto, NM
All of my tests and procedures are covered, an RN is available 24-7 for non emergency questions, an NP is […]
Read MoreHannah R.
Yorktown Heights, NY
Medicare Advantage plans provide excellent health care at economical cost for seniors on a fixed income.
Read MoreStephanie F.
Beacon, NY
Medicare Advantage is the least expensive health care option. It’s better than supplemental, provides mostly no copay drugs, dental, some […]
Read MoreSandra B.
Sea Cliff, NY
I’m a Diabetic with kidney failure and couldn’t afford health care without Medicare Advantage.
Read MoreMarianne B.
Raleigh, NC
Medicare Advantage helps provide affordable drugs, a choice of doctors, over the counter drugs, affordable hospital care and a feeling […]
Read MoreTom A.
Zirconia, NC
I pay for the services I use when I use them. I don’t pay a big premium every month and […]
Read MoreThomas A.
Zirconia, NC
Medicare Advantage plans offer the same benefits as Medicare, plus extra benefits that Medicare doesn’t offer.
Read MoreAnna T.
Fargo, ND
Our premiums are so low, we pay for very little services and our drugs are free. I love the low […]
Read MoreRebecca N.
North Canton, OH
Medicare Advantage gives me the benefits I need like vision and dental coverage.
Read MoreLoretta W.
The Plains, OH
I would not be able to pay for what I need if not for Medicare Advantage. It’s a big part […]
Read MoreClaudia E.
Akron, OH
I get all my healthcare through my Medicare Advantage plan. My Medicare Advantage plan has no premium, includes Part D, […]
Read MoreSharyn C.
Oklahoma City, OK
Two years ago I suffered flash pulmonary edema due to an allergic reaction to a drug I was given in […]
Read MoreBonnie D.
Oklahoma City, OK
I am still working and was out of work for two months due to a hip replacement surgery. I have […]
Read MoreCheryl V.
Oklahoma City, OK
Under Medicare Advantage there’s more left over after insurance. I’m finally being able to go to a doctor without paying […]
Read MoreMarkay H.
Portland, OR
I’ve had health issues in the past and with my added coverage, I’ve been very fortunate to not have very […]
Read MoreWanda G.
Canby, OR
I had breast cancer that required a mastectomy. After I had 18 months of chemo, it costed over $1.5 million. […]
Read MoreJohn D.
Woodburn, OR
After 4 operations in the last two years, I would be bankrupt if not for Medicare Advantage and Legacy Hospitals […]
Read MoreDennis P.
Depoe Bay, OR
Without Medicare Advantage I would have to chose between food and medication.
Read MoreShirleen V.
Ulysses, PA
Medicare Advantage is important because it gives us a choice in coverage as individuals. My advantage plan is associated with […]
Read MoreSusan G.
Douglassville, PA
I LOVE my Medicare Advantage plan! At first, when I signed up, I joined a plan with zero monthly premium. […]
Read MoreNancy S.
Hatboro, PA
Medicare Advantage allows me to be able to afford my prescriptions, and groceries, and also allows me to see my […]
Read MoreShannon D.
Providence, RI
The ability to choose my healthcare team is the main reason I have a Medicare Advantage plan; not having to […]
Read MoreMary E.
Tiverton, RI
The Medicare Advantage program gives me the best coverage I can afford.
Read MoreMary S.
Providence, RI
I have good doctors and affordable medications thanks to Medicare Advantage.
Read MoreConsumer C.
Greer, SC
My Medicare Advantage plan has helped with prescriptions, purchase of glasses, dental, etc. My husband is diabetic and has had […]
Read MoreMerry W.
North Myrtle Beach, SC
I would not be able to afford my prescriptions or insurance premiums without Medicare Advantage.
Read MoreGinny G.
Holly Hill, SC
If I only had Medicare I would be bankrupt. Medicare Advantage covers hospital bills that Medicare does not cover. My […]
Read MoreCharles C.
Rapid City, SD
We are grateful for the coverage we have through Medicare Advantage.
Read MoreAlan L.
Garden City, SD
With Medicare Advantage I know what I have to pay every month, no suprises.
Read MoreSamuel B.
Nashville, TN
After surviving a coma in 2018 and the plethora of things that went screwy in my body afterwards, I relied […]
Read MoreCarol H.
Parkway Forest, TX
With Medicare Advantage I have lower prescription costs, better access to specialists at the same facility, spend no waiting at […]
Read MoreBeverly F.
Onalaska, TX
My husband had a heart transplant 4 years ago! Without Medicare Advantage, he would have died because we couldn’t have […]
Read MoreMalcolm R.
Holly Lake Ranch, TX
As a insulin-dependent Diabetic, I require regular doctor visits, quarterly blood work and prescription medication, including two different types of […]
Read MoreSusan C.
Salt Lake City, UT
I am Type 1 Diabetic with high blood pressure and asthma. My primary care doctor has monitored my care carefully, […]
Read MoreCherry E.
Salt Lake City, UT
Thanks to Medicare Advantage I’m able to get co-pays for doctors, hospital care, and prescriptions at good prices.
Read MoreDixie S.
West Jordan, UT
Medicare Advantage helps me with prescriptions, dental care, eyeglasses, and rides to my appartment. Medicare Advantage helps me avoid copay […]
Read MoreMary M.
Barton, VT
Without Medicare Advantage, I couldn’t get the medical services I need.
Read MoreCarol F.
Herndon, VA
First, Medicare Advantage Plans are affordable to seniors who are living on a fixed-income. Second, I have a couple of […]
Read MoreLinda K.
Suffolk, VA
It covers medical, hearing aids, eye care and some dental. Hearing aids would have been out of reach for me […]
Read MoreCarole D.
Dulles, VA
I chose this plan so I could get Silver Sneakers. As an active Senior, it was important to me. I […]
Read MoreHelen S.
Lacey, WA
My husband and I have been healthy throughout life but each of us now has multiple health issues and our […]
Read MoreMartha S.
Lopez Island, WA
As soon as I retired and went on Medicare and Medicare Advantage, I developed bladder cancer. Without coverage, treatment would […]
Read MoreJuanita S.
Vancouver, WA
My plan provides dental care which I think everyone should have. I also get vision care which is especially important […]
Read MoreDiana J.
Augusta, WV
Without Medicare Advantage, I couldn’t afford to take care of my health issues.
Read MoreNorma R.
Augusta, WV
With my Medicare Advantage plan I am able to get a yearly eye exam for free. Every month I receive […]
Read MoreGloria G.
Saint Albans, WV
Medicare Advantage helps in so many ways. It helps with paying for hospital stays that regular medicare doesn’t cover. It […]
Read MoreRebecca A.
Greenfield, WI
Thanks to Medicare Advantage I have low co-pays, cost sharing, and deductibles and recieve prescription drugs for either low cost […]
Read MoreMarilyn K.
Eau Claire, WI
I have noticed that the portions of a hospital stay that are my responsibility are less with Advantage Care. When […]
Read MoreJudy C.
Holmen, WI
It is affordable! I’m retired and healthy but living with a very limited annual budget. The savings account associated with […]
Read MoreCaroline W.
Powell, WY
I would be lost without Medicare Advantage. I don’t have extra money to pay my medical bills.
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