Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug (MAPD, or simply MA) plans have been in the market for nearly two decades when Medicare Part D coverage began in 2006 and have grown into viable options for Medicare beneficiaries. As we celebrate MAPD’s 18th birthday in 2024, we are reflecting on its major achievements, as well as the growing pains has experienced since its inception. We are also looking forward with anticipation; is MAPD ready for adulthood?
