Many people would be forced for affordability reasons to enroll in a plan they would not otherwise choose.

In some locations, traditional Medicare would likely be affordable only for people with higher incomes.

In other locations, private plans would likely no longer be available.

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That decision is now pending appeal.

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Older man sitting down with a headache

Health care provider and patient

Mature couple working on family finances at home together. They pay bills, complete income taxes, apply for home loan, investing, or pay off a credit card.

![The mid adult female doctor and her senior adult male patient discuss the home healthcare options listed in the brochure.](https://cdn.aarp.net/content/dam/aarpe/en/home/pri/topics/health/coverage-access/premium-support-is-the-wrong-direction-for-medicare/_jcr_content/root/container_main/container_body_main/container_body1/container_body_cf/container_additional_1/container_2123475527/featuredlist/tabItem/eliminating-access-no-cost-preventive-health-services-affect-older-adults5.coreimg.75.932.jpeg/content/dam/aarp/ppi/topics/health/coverage-access/no-cost preventive-health-services-report.jpg)