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Traditional Medicare: Why It’s Vital to All Medicare Enrollees and Medicare’s Future

Medicare is essential for the health and financial security of older adults and people with long-term disabilities. This video explores the fundamental ways that traditional Medicare (also called Original Medicare) supports the underpinnings of the entire Medicare program, including Medicare Advantage. Maintaining a strong traditional Medicare benefits everyone in Medicare, both now and in the future. Learn more.

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