Press Release

The Medicare Advantage (MA) 2026 Rate Announcement reduced funding for Puerto Rico, with projected losses exceeding $400 million. MA plans in Puerto Rico should serve as a national model due to their cost- effectiveness and high quality of care; however, current MA rates are unsustainable and are contributing to instability in Puerto Rico’s health care system. Stakeholders in Puerto Rico seek to continue working collaboratively with CMS and Congress to correct data disparities that negatively...

MMAPA urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to keep Puerto Rico excluded from the policy that would limit dual-eligible beneficiaries—known as D-SNPs—to only one plan option. These Medicare Advantage plans are a vital lifeline for thousands of older adults who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid, as they allow them to receive coordinated care, lower out-of-pocket costs, and access benefits that truly make a difference in their daily lives. In an island where many seniors...

MMAPA thanks all organizations that participated in the most recent Healthcare and Business Community Meeting convened by the Medicaid and Medicare Advantage Products Association of Puerto Rico. Representatives from healthcare providers, health plans, community-based service providers, and other stakeholders demonstrated a shared commitment and a clear understanding of the collective responsibility we hold toward the millions of people in Puerto Rico who depend on Medicaid and Medicare...