Healthcare DIVE October 16, 2020
Dive Brief:
- While most Medicare beneficiaries are still enrolled in the traditional fee-for-service model, the number choosing a Medicare Advantage plan is growing rapidly. From 2013 to 2019, the number of people is MA grew 60% compared to a 5% increase in FFS enrollment, according to a new report commissioned by the Better Medicare Alliance, a coalition that includes privately-run plans like Aetna and UnitedHealth, but also patient and professional groups.
- MA plans now have a higher percentage of people who are Hispanic, Black or Asian/Pacific Islander than traditional Medicare, according to their research. About 32% of MA members are among those groups versus about 21% of FFS, according to the report conducted by consulting firm Milliman.
- The plans,...
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