Medicare Advantage offers better access, superior outcomes at a lower cost
More than half of people who are eligible for Medicare now choose Medicare Advantage plans because of the stable, affordable benefits and the quality, coordinated care these plans enable.1
What’s more, satisfaction among Medicare Advantage enrollees is exceptionally high, with 95% of MA beneficiaries satisfied with their health care coverage.2 This successful program delivers real value to people while driving overall improvements in health quality and patient outcomes.
Ultimately, the move from fee-for-service to value-based care, championed by Medicare Advantage, is a paradigm shift for a health system that historically pays for volume, not outcomes. It has ushered in a new way of thinking about early detection and disease prevention.
This shift directly challenges the status quo, which has relied on treating a constant influx of sick patients and is burdened with misaligned financial incentives. But UnitedHealthcare sees a different way forward — one that cares for patients before they are too sick for viable treatment and provides higher-quality care and greater access at a lower cost.
Medicare Advantage drives affordability and better health outcomes for plan members and helps reduce costs for the broader health system. Supporting data includes:
- People enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans have an average savings of about $3,600 annually compared to those in fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare.3
- In 2025, 67% of Medicare Advantage plans with Part D coverage, including those in UnitedHealthcare plans, paid no monthly premium.4
- Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are hospitalized less frequently, with a 49% lower rate of avoidable hospitalizations for any condition.2
To learn more about the proven value of Medicare Advantage, visit uhc.com/medicare.
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