Fierce Healthcare February 22, 2024
Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries are more likely than traditional Medicare enrollees to experience delays in care while they wait for prior authorization approval, but MA members are more to likely take advantage of supplemental benefits and be asked by docs to undergo a health assessment, a new survey from the Commonwealth Fund finds.
The report contrasted the differences between the two programs. In recent months, MA has come under fire for its more limited provider network and stringent prior authorization requirements. But advocates argue the program offers more robust benefits, like meal delivery and fitness perks, and an out-of-pocket maximum.
“Whether enrolled in Medicare Advantage or traditional Medicare, beneficiaries reported similar access to benefits, services, and providers as well as...
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