KFF September 20, 2023
Executive Summary
Medicare is the federal health insurance program that covers over 65 million adults 65 and older and younger adults with long-term disabilities. Medicare is a very popular program, with 81% of the public holding favorable views of the program, and is viewed positively by large majorities of Democrats, Republicans, and Independents.
Over the past 15 years, the role of private plans in Medicare has increased dramatically. Today, more than half of all Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, with an average of 43 plans to choose from in addition to traditional Medicare. Beneficiaries in traditional Medicare can choose among 24 stand-alone Part D plans, on average, and may choose supplemental coverage, such as Medigap, if...
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