By Darren Grubb, Medicare Advantage Majority spokesperson
As we reflect on this past Independence Day, we are reminded of the generations of veterans who have fought to protect the freedoms we celebrate. Their service does not end when they leave the military. Today, many veterans continue to show up for their communities, this time to protect the health care they rely on through Medicare Advantage.
For millions of veterans across the country, Medicare Advantage plays a vital role in helping them stay healthy and independent. These plans work alongside VA benefits to provide broader access to providers, prescription drug coverage, dental and vision care, transportation assistance, and telehealth services. This is especially important for veterans managing chronic conditions or living in rural areas where health care access can be limited.
Across the nation, veterans are raising their voices to protect this coverage. One veteran community taking action is American Legion Post #319 in South Dakota. Ahead of the holiday, members of the post came together to write postcards expressing their strong support for Medicare Advantage and sent them to their congressional representatives.
This kind of grassroots advocacy reflects the leadership and determination that veterans bring to every challenge. They are not just advocating for themselves. They are standing up for their fellow veterans and for the care that helps so many live with dignity and security.
Their voices carry weight. They speak from experience, and they speak with purpose. And they should not have to carry this fight alone.
Protecting Medicare Advantage is not a partisan issue. It is a promise to those who served. It is a recognition that access to care, especially in rural and underserved communities, is not optional. It is essential.
As we move forward from this July 4th, let it be more than a day of celebration. Let it be a reminder of the responsibility we share to protect the health and well-being of those who have sacrificed for all of us. Veterans have done their part. Now it is time for us to do ours.