Medicare Advantage is facing a reality check — and seniors are the ones who will pay for it

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Medicare Advantage, once highly profitable for insurers and popular with seniors, is now facing financial pressure that could shift costs onto elderly patients. Insurers are dealing with rising claim costs and reduced reimbursements, creating a squeeze on the program. Seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans may face reduced benefits or higher out-of-pocket expenses as a result.

Once lucrative for insurers and a safe haven for patients, Medicare Advantage is getting squeezed.