Becker's Healthcare October 1, 2025
As the Medicare annual open enrollment period kicks off this month, some older adults struggle with choosing a plan. Three-quarters of beneficiaries said the process is confusing, according to an Oct. 1 eHealth poll.
“This is not the year for Medicare beneficiaries to go on autopilot, as significant changes are expected,” said eHealth CEO Derrick Duke. “Many … find the process of comparing their options to be confusing, especially this year with so many health insurers making changes to supplemental benefits and eliminating some plans entirely.”
Here are eight more survey findings to better understand what is stumping beneficiaries:
1. One-third of beneficiaries do not fully know the difference among Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Part D plans.
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