Medicare Advantage in 2026: Enrollment Update and Key Trends

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More than half of Medicare beneficiaries, 55% of those eligible, have enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans for 2026, marking another milestone in the program's expansion. The Kaiser Family Foundation's enrollment brief examines the latest figures across different plan types and insurers, documenting how private Medicare Advantage has grown to serve a majority of the eligible population. The analysis tracks which firms dominate the market and how beneficiaries are distributed across various plan structures, offering a snapshot of where the program stands as it continues reshaping how seniors access their benefits.