“Report shows huge jumps in Medicare Advantage enrollment among minorities, dually eligible,” by Joe Jancsurak, McKnight’s Senior Living

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“Minority enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans increased by 111% in 2019, with minority beneficiaries accounting for 31.5% of Medicare Advantage enrollees. Meanwhile, enrollment of dually eligible beneficiaries – those who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid – jumped 125% from 2013 to 2019. Overall Medicare Advantage plan enrollment increased 60%, whereas traditional Medicare saw a 5% enrollment increase during the same timeframe, according to the report.”

 

LTC Comment:    Lower income people gravitate to MA because of the value proposition, but heavy participation by high cost dual eligibles bears careful watching by insurance carriers.