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Trump Administration Proposes Controversial Medicare Advantage Enrollment

4/11/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is considering a policy to automatically enroll seniors in for-profit Medicare Advantage plans.
Critics, including Rep. Mark Pocan, warn the plan could limit seniors' access to care.
The proposal is linked to the Project 2025 agenda.
Experts warn the change could significantly reduce enrollment in traditional Medicare and could lead to $1.2 trillion in overpayments over the next decade.

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Story summary

The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is considering a policy to automatically enroll seniors in for-profit Medicare Advantage plans.
Critics, including Rep. Mark Pocan, warn the plan could limit seniors' access to care.
The proposal is linked to the Project 2025 agenda.
Experts warn the change could significantly reduce enrollment in traditional Medicare and could lead to $1.2 trillion in overpayments over the next decade.