Maine Senator Urges Continued Support for Medicare Advantage Amid Funding Increases

Senator Bruce Bickford of Maine highlights the significant role of Medicare Advantage in providing affordable, high-quality healthcare to over 34 million Americans, including seniors and patients with disabilities. The program's supplemental services, such as meal delivery, in-home support, and transportation, are especially beneficial for rural populations. Recent projections show a 5% increase in Medicare Advantage plan payments for 2026, aiming to address previous funding cuts. Bickford urges continued support from policymakers like Senator Susan Collins to sustain and enhance the program's impact on vulnerable populations nationwide.