10/07/2026
Health care costs and affordability top the public’s list of economic anxieties in the U.S., according to recent polling by KFF, a leading U.S. health policy organization. Even people with insurance say they struggle to afford health care costs, including people with Medicare.
While Medicare provides health insurance coverage to 70 million people age 65 or older and younger adults with long-term disabilities, having Medicare coverage does not insulate beneficiaries from health-related affordability challenges, such as not getting needed medical care due to costs or incurring medical debt. In a 2026 KFF Health Tracking Poll, nearly half (49%) of all Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older say they expect their health care costs to become less affordable in the next year.
The Medicare Rights Center seeks to change this scenario. The national, non-profit consumer service organization works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs, and public policy initiatives. Since 1989, the Medicare Rights Center has been helping people with Medicare understand their rights and benefits, navigate the Medicare systems, and secure the quality health care they deserve.
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