Congressional Profiles

For more than 35 million seniors and the caregivers who support them, Medicare Advantage isn’t just a policy debate. It’s the coverage they count on every day.

Right now, decisions being made in Congress could put that coverage at risk. Below are profiles of key lawmakers shaping the future of the program — some working to protect it, others pushing legislation that would cut its funding. Each profile lays out their record, why it matters for seniors and caregivers, and the statements and actions behind it. Explore the profiles below to see where your representatives stand.

OPPOSING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC)

Murphy says he wants to hold insurance companies accountable — but the bills he has supported would cut the funding for benefits Medicare Advantage members count on, like dental, vision and hearing coverage.

SUPPORTING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV)

Horsford has called Medicare Advantage "a lifeline for diverse and underserved communities," and his record backs that up.

OPPOSING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

Merkley has called the program "fraud, waste and abuse" and has worked to cut the payments that fund the benefits Medicare Advantage offers beyond what traditional Medicare covers — benefits like dental, vision, hearing care and help coordinating treatment across doctors.

SUPPORTING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)

Capito has put her influence to work for seniors more than once — speaking out when the program came under threat, organizing colleagues across party lines to defend it, and backing legislation that protects the benefits and access that Medicare Advantage members depend on.