Health Payer Intelligence January 18, 2024
Black individuals were 11.2 percentage points more likely to enroll in a plan with a comprehensive dental benefit, highlighting the attraction of supplemental benefits for underserved beneficiaries.
Black Medicare Advantage beneficiaries and those with lower income or educational attainment were more likely to choose health plans that include supplement benefits, such as dental and vision coverage, a study published in JAMA Health Forum found.
Each Medicare Advantage plan crafts its own supplemental benefit package using rebate dollars from CMS. More than 90 percent of Medicare Advantage plans offer the three most conventional supplemental benefits: dental, vision, and hearing.
As Medicare Advantage enrollment among racial minorities and low-income beneficiaries grows, it is critical to understand what these traditionally underserved beneficiaries look...
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