Mark Farrah Associates April 27, 2018
Mark Farrah Associates (MFA) assessed the latest year-over-year enrollment trends, comparing fourth quarter 2016 with fourth quarter 2017 segment membership based on data filed in statutory financial reports from the NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) and the CA DMHC (California Department of Managed Health Care). As of December 31, 2017, 265.2 million people received medical coverage from U.S. health insurers. This number is up from 264.3 million or approximately 929,000 members, from a year ago.
Year-end enrollment trends indicate membership gains for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Managed Medicaid while the Individual, Non-Group and Employer Group Risk business continued to experience year-over-year declines. This analysis presents key findings from MFA’s review of the latest year-over-year enrollment trends and segment performances.
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