AllianceForMedicare

Committed to building a stronger, patient-centered Medicare Advantage program – ensuring timely care and clear protections for the people who depend on it.

[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

New data shows that under Medicare Advantage, 65% of prior authorization requests for long-term care hospitals and 54% for inpatient rehabilitation facilities are denied.

That’s why we support the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act to reduce unnecessary delays and ensure seniors receive timely, necessary care.

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[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

Appreciate @rollcall 's coverage of the Alliance's efforts on prior authorization reform in Medicare Advantage.

Our Executive Director, Scott Styles, was featured in the coverage because prior authorization has become a significant barrier for seniors trying to access the care their doctors recommend. Seniors shouldn’t have to navigate delays, especially when time is critical to receive reliable treatment .

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[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

Medicare Advantage reform is growing stronger with prior authorization at the center of the conversation.

The Alliance for Medicare was recently featured in the @washingtonpost as part of its efforts to advance MA reforms. Greater attention to these issues is a step forward. Continued improvement will require solutions that reduce delays in care and increase transparency.

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[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

Thank you @BeckersHR for highlighting the launch of the Alliance for Medicare.

The Alliance supports common-sense reforms to ensure the Medicare Advantage program delivers timely care and has clear protections for the people who depend on it.

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[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

Thank you @BeckersHR for highlighting the launch of the Alliance for Medicare.

The Alliance supports common-sense reforms to ensure the Medicare Advantage program delivers timely care and has clear protections for the people who depend on it.

Read here: https://t.co/JMG90KxaY8

[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

The Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 has bipartisan support — and for good reason.

Physician-legislators in both parties are raising concerns about excessive prior authorization, inappropriate coverage denials, and the growing administrative burden on providers.

Reforming Medicare Advantage isn't a partisan issue. Ensuring seniors can access timely, medically necessary care is something everyone should support.

[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

The Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 was introduced with bipartisan support from physician-legislators in both parties.

It would align Medicare Advantage coverage criteria with traditional Medicare, expand post-acute care access, and reduce administrative burdens. That is exactly what seniors need.

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[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

More than 50 health insurers covering 250 million Americans have pledged to streamline prior authorization, and early reports show an 11% decline in requests.

That's encouraging. But Medicare Advantage seniors are still facing delays in care every day. Incremental progress is welcome—real reform is overdue.
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[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

Washington state hospitals are reporting that Medicare patients wait 2 to 4 times longer for care under the federal WISeR Model, a new AI-powered prior authorization pilot launched in January. Sen. Maria Cantwell is calling on CMS to scrap it.
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[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

Congress is taking action.

The bipartisan Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 would streamline prior authorization, align coverage decisions with Traditional Medicare, and increase accountability for health plans.

Seniors deserve timely access to care—and they can't afford to wait.

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[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

@HHSOIG The Alliance for Medicare will continue sounding the alarm on these issues until patients see results.

Seniors deserve a Medicare Advantage program that puts patients first, delivers timely access to care, and honors the promise made to every beneficiary.

[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

NEW @HHSOIG report: Some of the largest Medicare Advantage plans in the country denied post-acute care at higher rates than most of their peers, then overturned up to 86% of those denials on appeal.

Seniors recovering from stroke, surgery, or serious illness shouldn't have to fight for medically necessary care.

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[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

OIG found that Medicare Advantage plans overturned 43% of inpatient rehab denials on appeal.

In other words, meaning nearly half of the patients who appealed were ultimately approved for the care they had originally been denied.

The problem? More than 80% of denied seniors never appealed.

[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

Doctors say prior authorization is like prescribing in a black box. They often can't see what's covered until after a prescription is written. When insurers reject it, patients face delays, denials, and sometimes trips to the ER. This isn't just red tape—it's a patient safety issue.

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[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

Seniors deserve a Medicare Advantage program that provides access to quality care, affordable coverage, and the freedom to make decisions with their doctors. The Alliance for Medicare is fighting to make that a reality.

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[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

Medicare Advantage covers more than 35 million seniors nationwide. It is not just a healthcare plan; it is a lifeline. The Alliance for Medicare is here to make sure it stays that way.

[AllianceForMedicare @Alliance4Med]

Today, we are proud to launch the Alliance for Medicare, a patient-first organization dedicated to advocating for seniors and advancing common sense reforms to strengthen Medicare Advantage.

America’s seniors deserve care they can count on.
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