Home Health Care News July 29, 2025
As of 2025, over half of eligible beneficiaries are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, according to a new KFF report.
As MA penetration has increased, home health providers have struggled to grow or even maintain their operations, and MA growth is expected to continue.
Enrollment in MA plans influences federal spending because Medicare payments to private plans surpass those for similar beneficiaries in traditional Medicare, according to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).
In 2025, per-person payments will rise by 20%, adding $84 billion to federal expenditures. This is a significant increase from the $18 billion spent in 2015, when about one-third of eligible beneficiaries participated in MA plans, according to the report.
Considering the enrollment and spending...
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