Becker's Healthcare August 12, 2024
Rylee Wilson

In 38 U.S. counties, three in four Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, according to data from KFF.

In 2024, 54% of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in MA plans. Rates of MA enrollment vary by state, from a high of 63% in Michigan to a low of 2% in Alaska.

Monroe County, N.Y., where Rochester is located, has the highest rate of MA penetration in the U.S., with 82% of Medicare eligibles enrolled in an MA plan.

Here are the counties where more than 75% of the Medicare market is enrolled in MA:

Monroe County, N.Y.

MA penetration: 82%

MA enrollment: 128,459

Starr County, Texas

MA penetration: 81%

MA enrollment:...

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