Medicare Advantage enrollees report more prior authorization delays

Becker's Healthcare February 22, 2024
Rylee Wilson

Medicare Advantage enrollees are more likely to report delays in care than their counterparts in traditional Medicare, according to a survey from the Commonwealth Fund.

The survey, published Feb. 22, asked 3,280 adults with Medicare coverage about their experiences accessing care. Among those with MA, 22% reported waiting to receive care because it needed approval in the past year, compared to 13% with traditional Medicare.

Here are five other key findings from the survey to note:

1. Seven out of 10 Medicare Advantage enrollees reported using at least one supplemental benefit in the past year. The most commonly used supplemental benefit was allowance for over-the-counter medications, followed by dental and vision benefits.
2. Medicare Advantage and traditional...

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