Becker's Healthcare March 2, 2022
Employers are continuing to put retirees on Medicare Advantage health plans in an effort to save money, but many are doing so at the cost of disrupting care, according to a March 2 Fortune report.
Companies often vye for the plans because the federal government helps pay for a portion of premiums, but because CMS isn’t a negotiating party, details and data on how many employers are opting to make the shift are largely obscured. Employers also desire Medicare Advantage’s flexibility in enrolling retirees and its limited network requirements.
“There are as many plans as there are stars in the sky because employers and insurers can design their health...