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Medicare Advantage Costs Rise for 35 Million Seniors

4/2/2026

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  • Older Americans face higher costs as consumer prices have risen more than 25% since Covid.
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a 2027 Medicare Advantage rate update that could raise costs.
  • Medicare Advantage serves over 35 million seniors and offers predictable costs and additional benefits relative to traditional Medicare.
  • If funding remains unchanged, premiums could rise and benefits could decline, according to CMS research.