MedCity News August 10, 2023
Marissa Plescia

Only 44% of Medicare Advantage enrollees said they “fully understand” their plan, while 50% said they “somewhat understand” it and 6% said they don’t understand it, according to a recent survey.

Many Medicare Advantage beneficiaries don’t have a good grasp of what their health plan offers, a new survey shows.

Only 44% of Medicare Advantage enrollees said they “fully understand” their plan, while 50% said they “somewhat understand” it and 6% said they don’t understand it. The areas they struggle to understand include dental coverage, out-of-pocket costs, transportation to medical appointments and caregiver support services.

The survey was published by Retirement Living, which offers retirement resources for seniors. It included responses from 351 Americans enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan...

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