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Medicare Rights Center
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Since 1989, we’ve been helping people with Medicare understand their rights and benefits, navigate the Medicare system, and secure the quality health care they deserve.

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Agents and brokers for MA plans receive commissions per enrollment and often receive additional “administrative” bonuses that balloon MA spending. These financial incentives drive aggressive and misleading marketing aimed at people looking for coverage.
Text Reads: Medicare sustainability. Medicare Sustainability. Medicare Advantage marketing, Brokers, and Agents. Financial incentives drive aggressive and misleading marketing aimed at people looking for coverage. Read more now at medicarerights.org/policy. End text. There is a preview of a PDF of the document of the same title in the lower half. The image background is white, with round, dotted lines of blues, greens, and orange decorating the perimeter.
December 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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The latest additions to our Medicare Sustainability series illustrate with examples from our helpline how Medicare Advantage marketing incentives and practices can give their enrollees costly and frustrating problems. Read on medicarerights.org/policy
Text Reads: Medicare sustainability. The Beneficiary Experience. Problems that make Medicare Advantage plans unsustainable can also cause problems for enrollees. Read more now at medicarerights.org/policy. End text. A Medicare Rights Center logo is in the lower left with the tag Getting Medicare right. The image background is white, with round, dotted lines of blues, greens, and orange decorating the perimeter.
December 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Medicare Open Enrollment ENDS SUNDAY, DEC. 7. If you haven't reviewed your options, we suggest consulting your Annual Notice of Coverage, the Medicare & You Handbook, Medicare Plan Finder, & State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs). Our helpline is closed over weekends.
Text reads: Medicare Open Enrollment ends this weekend! Make the changes you need before Open Enrollment ends December 7. Client Services Corner. News from the helpline. 800-333-4114. End text. Blue wavy lines decorate the white background.
December 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Medicare was built on the belief that we take care of one another. As that belief is tested, we are working harder than ever to protect Medicare, expand its coverage and benefits, and ensure affordable care for all who rely on it.
Text reads: This Giving Tuesday Help Protect the Promise of Medicare. End text. A Medicare Rights Center logo is at the top. A Giving Tuesday logo is at the top. The background is dark blue with lighter blue circles.
December 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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We at Medicare Rights are thinking of those who make our work possible: you. You stay engaged, share our resources, and care about people who need Medicare, so more older adults & people w/ disabilities can understand their coverage, get help, and protect their health & finances.
Text reads: Thank you for your support. This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for you and the community we build together. End text. A Medicare Rights Center logo is centered at the bottom. The background is dark blue with slightly lighter blue circles.
November 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Expert counselors on our free, national Medicare helpline (800-333-4114) helped 15% more clients enroll in health care cost-assistance programs in 2024 compared to 2023. We're eager to help even more people access the health care they need at prices they can afford this year.
Text reads: Client services corner. News from the helpline. 800-333-4114. Wins from the Medicare Open Enrollment Period. We assisted 15% more callers in navigating Medicaid or Medicare Savings Programs in 2024 compared to 2023. End text. There is an image of an office space with people at computers wearing headsets in the bottom right corner. The white background is decorated with blue waves of different shades.
November 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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It’s Medicare Fall Open Enrollment! If you need kind, expert help reviewing your coverage options, call the Medicare Rights Center Helpline at 800-333-4114. Our counselors offer free, unbiased guidance to help you navigate Medicare and find local resources.
Text reads: Wins from the Medicare Open Enrollment Period. Client services corner. News from the helpline. "It could not have been a better experience. It was handled professionally and she was supportive and personable." ~Client Mark P. New York, NY. End text. A handwritten note is centered with the same text as in the quotes. Blue waves decorate the white background.
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Medicare Rights is deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for our 2025 Annual Benefit. Dr. Dhruv Khullar’s speech was an inspiring reminder of why the Medicare Rights Center’s work matters—that people's access to care, dignity, and stability make a healthy democracy possible.
A close-up of a table with a candle in a glass and programs and signage with the Medicare Rights Center logo and text reading "Protect Medicare for the future. 2025 Annual Benefit." A photo of a man speaking at a podium with a Medicare Rights Center logo on it. The caption on the image reads: Fred Riccardi. Medicare Rights President. A man speaking at a podium with the Medicare Rights Center logo on it. He is identified by on-image text as Dr. Dhruv Khullar, Physician and Associate Professor of Health Policy and Economics, Weill Cornell Medical College. An audience that is mostly seated, facing a stage on the right, with some audience members standing further behind.
November 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Amid health care system changes, it's vital that those with Medicare can access care. Dr. Khullar—physician, writer, and health policy leader—and Medicare Rights' president will draw the link between healthy people and healthy democracy. Join on Wednesday Nov. 12 4PM
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Text reads: Online Discussion. Medicare, Democracy, and the Future of Health Care. Wednesday, November 12. 4 - 5 PM Eastern Time. End text. Two men are pictured in the upper right corner, each on an oblong background. One man is labeled as Dr. Dhruv Khullar, speaker, and the other is labeled as Fred Riccardi, moderator. A Medicare Rights Center logo with the tag Getting Medicare Right is in the lower right. The whole background is off-white and decorated with blue and green geometric patterns.
November 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Our free, national Medicare helpline (800-333-4114) is operated by expert counselors who keep up with the latest program changes to help you & your loved ones make informed plan decisions. Last year's $2k cap on Part D Drug out-of-pocket spending let us give exciting new guidance.
Text reads: Client services corner. News from the helpline. 800-333-4114. Wins from the Medicare Open Enrollment period. We identified hundreds of people who would benefit from the $2,000 cap on Part D drugs that is in effect as of 2025 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. This policy is among reforms Medicare Rights has long advocated for. End text. A photo of a man with silver hair in a suit, speaking at a table with a name tag reading Mr. Riccardi occupies a portion on the right. Blue wavy lines decorate the background.
October 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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We are so looking forward to our annual benefit event taking place tomorrow. It will be a celebratory and inspiring evening, and an opportunity for our supporters--in person and afar--to make meaningful contributions to our mission.
Text reads: Protect Medicare for the future. 2025 Annual Benefit. We look forward to coming together tomorrow to honor the work of protecting and expanding health care access for millions. Join us. Supported by healthcare education project. Healthcare. Education. Action. End text. A Medicare Rights Center logo is in the lower right corner.
October 27, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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The Medicare Fall Open Enrollment Period is here! Also known as the Annual Election Period, this is the time to make Medicare changes such as switching between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage (MA), between MA plans, or changing your standalone Part D plan.
Text reads: Medicare Open Enrollment Period Resources Available! Visit medicareinteractive.org for up-to-date, unbiased Medicare OPen Enrollment Guidance. Client Services Corner. News from the Helpline. 800-333-4114. End text. The background is white and has blue waves decorating it.
October 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Our free, national helpline's services are made possible through the valuable contributions of time, effort, and expertise of volunteers like Scott, who we are honoring at this year's annual benefit event.
Text reads: Protect Medicare for the future. 2025 Annual Benefit. volunteers like Scott make our work to expand health care access possible. Honor their contributions today. Learn more about Scott at MedicareRights.org/events. Supported by healthcare education project. End text. A Medicare Rights Center logo is in the lower right corner. Above it is an image of a man in a round photo smiling at the camera.
October 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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We are honored to have Dr. Dhruv Kullar as the keynote speaker at our annual benefit event this year. Dr. Kullar is a physician, professor, and writer whose work reflects a deep commitment to health equity and compassion in care.
Text reads: Protect Medicare for the future. 2025 Annual Benefit. Dhruv Khullar will speak to the importance of health care access. Join our voices to protect and expand health care access for millions. Lear more about Dr. Khullar at MedicareRights.org/events. End text. A logo on the bottom left shows Supported By: Healthcare Education Project. A logo on the bottom right reads: Medicare RIghts Center. Getting Medicare Right. End text. There is a photo in the middle right that shows a man with short, dark hair smiling warmly at the camera.
October 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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While leaves change color, Medicare Rights' mission remains evergreen. Our annual benefit this October is an opportunity to join us in doubling down on our commitment to high-quality, affordable health care for millions of older adults and people with disabilities.
Text reads: Protect Medicare for the future. 2025 Annual Benefit. Join a growing community committed to protecting and expanding health care access for millions. End text. Two logos are at the bottom. One reads: Supported by Healthcare Education Project. Healthcare. education. Action. The second logo reads: Medicare Rights Center. Underneath the Medicare Rights logo there is a link that is written out as medicarerights.org/events.
October 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment
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Now's the time to review your Annual Notice of Coverage and/or the Medicare & You Handbook. If you need help during the enrollment period, call our free, national helpline: 800-333-4114
Text reads: Client services corner. News from the helpline. 800-333-4114. Medicare Open Enrollment is just two weeks away! Now is the time. Remind yourself of the changes you can make from Oct. 15 ~ Dec. 7. End text. The background is off-white with blue waves of various shades decorating it.
October 1, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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For Healthy Aging Month, we highlight the importance of comprehensive medical and community care. Affordable care, a choice to live independently, and the support of caregivers who themselves are well-supported are key to aging-friendly communities. www.medicarerights.org/medicare-wat...
Text reads: Aging with dignity. It takes a village. Healthy aging month reflections. End text. A Medicare Rights Center logo is centered at the bottom. The top half of the image is a group of elderly people seated around a circular table on a patio. The primary focus is an elderly woman and an elderly man laughing.
September 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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NHAAAD honors the history of activism and medical progress that has enabled people with HIV to live longer, fuller lives while drawing attention to the continued need for support and advocacy for older adults living with HIV. Read Medicare Rights' reflections: www.medicarerights.org/medicare-wat...
Text reads: In case you missed it. National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day. Honor activism. Celebrate medical progress. Challenge stigma. Support older adults with HIV. End text. An image of many hands joined cupping red ribbons is in the upper portion. A Medicare Rights Center logo is centered at the bottom.
September 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Medicare Rights' president spoke with Robin Hamilton on "Democracy Does" to encourage people to keep an eye on the evolving Medicare landscape and turn to community-based organizations for support getting care, reliable info, and cost-assistance programs. democracydoes.podbean.com/e/red-tape-a...
A dark blue background with white sound waves decorating it. Text reads: In the news. medicare Rights' President Fred Riccardi Speaks on the "Democracy Does" Podcast! End text. A logo for the Democracy Does podcast is in the center left, and a portrait of Fred Riccardi is in the center right. A Medicare Rights Logo is at the center bottom.
September 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Our latest infographic breaks down the payment systems at play driving up costs for Medicare and those it serves. We advocate for equal pay for equal service, regardless of setting. This would help sustain Medicare for this generation and the ones to come. www.medicarerights.org/policy-docum...
Text on a blue background reads: Medicare Sustainability. Medicare Site Neutrality. View the infographic. Get a rundown of key vocabulary to understand the payment differences that can be realigned to save Medicare and beneficiary spending. Available now at medicarerights.org/policy. End text. A white Medicare Rights Center logo is in the upper right. A portion of a green infographic is shown at the bottom. White dotted shapes decorate the perimeter.
September 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Arbitrary overpayments for some locations providing health services to people with Medicare drive up program costs and out-of-pocket spending. Read the brief to better understand the faulty math and how site neutrality can cut back on needless overspending. www.medicarerights.org/policy-docum...
Text on a blue background reads: Medicare Sustainability. Medicare Site Neutrality. Read the brief. Medicare pays different locations different amounts, for unfounded reasons. Site neutrality can level the field and save billions for Medicare and those it serves. Available now at medicarerights.org/policy. End text. A white Medicare Rights Center logo is in the upper right. A portion of a document is shown at the bottom. White dotted shapes decorate the perimeter.
September 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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As with the previous two parts, there is an issue brief, video, and infographic for this third and final part. Explore these resources to learn how baseless overpayments can be corrected to protect Medicare's future and the financials of the people who rely on it.
Text on a blue background reads: Medicare Sustainability. Medicare Site Neutrality. Baseless payment differences for the same care at different locations drive up Medicare costs. Site neutrality offers a more rational approach. Available now at medicarerights.org/policy. End text. A white Medicare Rights Center logo is in the lower left. Dotted blue circles and lines decorate the background.
September 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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People can think they're doing everything right, only to learn too late that they missed a Medicare enrollment deadline, resulting in a lifetime of higher premiums, unexpected bills, or breaks in coverage. No one should face that simply because they didn’t have the right info.
White text on a blue background reads: STATEMENT: Medicare Rights Center Strongly Supports Bipartisan BENES 2.0 Act to Prevent Enrollment Penalties. The BENES 2.0 Act is a smart, bipartisan solution to a long-standing problem. It would make sure that people approaching Medicare eligibility get clear, early, and actionable guidance about when and how to sign up. This bill would help people plan ahead, avoid costly mistakes, and make confident decisions about their health coverage. Fred Riccardi. President, Medicare Rights Center. End text. A white Medicare Rights Center logo is in the lower left.
August 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Our latest infographic examines Medicare's trajectory—with most Medicare beneficiaries in MA plans + sometimes relying on biased guidance to choose plans. We have recommendations to simplify beneficiary choice & protect personal and program finances. See it on www.medicarerights.org/policy-docum...
Text on a blue background reads: Medicare Sustainability. Medicare Advantage Proliferation. View the infographic. Look at the breakdown of where Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled, how we got here, and steps to help people with Medicare make the best choices for themselves. Available now at medicarerights.org/policy. End text. A white Medicare Rights Center logo is in the upper right. A portion of a document is shown at the bottom. White dotted shapes decorate the perimeter.
August 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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The sheer number of MA plans overwhelms people with Medicare and drives up Medicare program costs. Read the brief for more context & more solutions to get people the care they need at a price they--and Medicare--can sustain. www.medicarerights.org/policy-docum...
Text on a blue background reads: Medicare Sustainability. Medicare Advantage Proliferation. Read the brief. Read up on the causes and harms of too many MA plans--and ways to support beneficiary choice and protect Medicare's finances. Available now at medicarerights.org/policy. End text. A white Medicare Rights Center logo is in the upper right. A portion of a document is shown at the bottom. White dotted shapes decorate the perimeter.
July 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM