Forbes June 13, 2022
In the sometimes bleak landscape of American health insurance coverage—which 71% of Americans rate as fair or poor—there may be a bright spot: Medicare Advantage.
New research, released today from eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH), shows that people enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans are highly satisfied with what they’ve got.
Among people who had who purchased a Medicare Advantage plan through eHealth’s website, 88% were very or somewhat satisfied with their coverage and just 6% were dissatisfied. Nearly the same percentage (86%) said they would recommend Medicare Advantage to a friend or family member; only 3% said they would not.
Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, combines Original Medicare—Parts A and B which cover hospitalizations and outpatient care—with other benefits,...