HealthLeaders Media March 24, 2023
By Jay Asser

Research reveals the financial discrepancies between Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Supplement beneficiaries.

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An eHealth report surveyed over 3,800 Medicare enrollees and found Medicare Advantage members more financially vulnerable than those with Medicare Supplement.

Nearly three in four Medicare Advantage members live on less than $50,000 per year, while 52% say they cannot afford any monthly premiums.

Most MA enrollees are satisfied with their plan coverage, but are more financially challenged than Medicare Supplement (Medigap) beneficiaries, according to an eHealth report.

The research surveyed 3,880 Medicare enrollees who purchased their coverage through eHealth in February 2023 to highlight how MA and Medicare Supplement beneficiaries differ in financial profile.

While both MA and Medicare...

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