Resources

Better Medicare Alliance conducts regular research on the impacts of Medicare Advantage for beneficiaries and releases policy briefs and reports to promote and advance this care to policymakers and key stakeholders. Below are the most up-to-date research, reports and summaries.

33 Million+

Nearly 34 million beneficiaries choose Medicare Advantage, or 51% of the Medicare population.

30%

30% of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries identify as Black, Latino or Asian.

40%

40% of beneficiaries living in rural areas choose Medicare Advantage.

$2500

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries report spending over $2,500 less on out-of-pocket costs and premiums annually.

$18.50

The average monthly premium is $18.50 in 2024.

Featured Research

06/12/2024

Better Medicare Alliance Endorses Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Prior Authorization for Seniors

06/10/2024

Medicare Beneficiary Spending in 2024



05/07/2024

Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Living in Rural Communities


Blogs

08/06/2024

How Medicare Advantage In-Home Health Assessments Keep Seniors Healthier



08/02/2024

New bipartisan survey reveals a supermajority of seniors oppose reducing funding to Medicare Advantage


Featured Reports & Fact Sheets

2024 State of Medicare Advantage Report

Primary Care Strategies and Outcomes in Medicare Advantage

Strengthening Medicare Advantage for Beneficiaries: Recommendations for Policymakers

2023 State of Medicare Advantage

ATI Advisory: Cancer Care and Coverage in Medicare Advantage Data Briefs

Medicare Advantage in 2024

Executive Summary: Strengthening Medicare Advantage for Beneficiaries: Recommendations for Policymakers

Key Facts: State of medicare Advantage 2023

Executive Summary: Key Findings from study of cancer care in medicare advantage

Fact Sheet: Understanding Medicare Advantage