KFF October 15, 2024
Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, Tricia Neuman

In the months leading up to the Medicare annual open enrollment period that runs from October 15th through December 7th, there were questions about how modifications to the payment formula and higher utilization would impact the number of Medicare Advantage plans that would be offered in 2025. A review of the plans available for individual enrollment shows that the total number of plans declined by 7% (from 3,959 to 3,699). Some reports have suggested that this translates into a dramatic drop in the number of plans available to the average Medicare beneficiary. However, taking a closer look, the Medicare Advantage market appears relatively stable.

KFF analysis finds the average Medicare beneficiary will have the option of 34 Medicare Advantage prescription...

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Topics: CMS, Govt Agencies, Insurance, Medicare Advantage, Patient / Consumer, Survey / Study, Trends
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