Delays and Denials in Medicare Advantage

Delays and Denials in Medicare Advantage

This Viewpoint discusses how delegating Medicare Advantage coverage and payment decisions to a third party could limit claim denials and improve access to care.

Don’t Undermine Medicare Advantage

As a retiree living on a fixed income, I’ve seen how hard it can be for people to navigate the system. Too often, coverage is confusing, fragmented, or simply out of reach. But Medicare Advantage has been one of the few programs I’ve seen consistently deliver real, meaningful care to the people who need it most. That’s why we have to stay vigilant and keep leaders accountable to their promises not to touch this vital program. In the past, includ…