Medicare Advantage Should Be a Priority

Dear Editor,

As an artist in Upstate New York who knows what it is like to live with chronic ailments, I want to express my strong support for Medicare Advantage and urge our federal lawmakers to protect this essential program.
Most people associate programs like Medicare Advantage with seniors, but many people under 65 also rely on it to manage serious, ongoing health conditions.

For those people under 65, the plans under Medicare Advantage provide the wanted flexibility for specific medical needs while still being affordable and predictable. For many folks on fixed incomes knowing what their costs will be upfront—no surprise bills, no impossible choices between treatments and daily living expenses brings great peace of mind.

Medicare Advantage gives people the ability to live full, vibrant lives despite difficult health circumstances. It allows them to focus on their families, work, and futures instead of being consumed by fear over whether they can access care.

Cuts to the program over the previous Administration in Washington DC were very concerning. While it looks like some of them may be restored, it is essential that the healthcare coverage so many people depend on remain affordable.

We need healthcare programs that are built for real lives—programs that offer flexibility, access, and dignity. Medicare Advantage is just an important option that does. I urge Representative Tenney and all our members of Congress to work to protect it, fund it fully, and ensure it remains a reliable option for everyone who needs it, not just seniors.

Susie Johnstone
30 Delano Street
Pulaski, NY 13142

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