The share of traditional Medicare enrollees who bought Medicare Supplement coverage rose to 41% in 2021, compared to 35% in 2017, according to a report from America’s Health Insurance Plans. Medicare Supplement enrollees are three times less likely to have issues paying medical bills than those who only have traditional Medicare.
Most Medicare Advantage enrollees are satisfied with their plan and prefer it to other forms of Medicare insurance like Medigap, according to a report released Monday by online health insurance broker eHealth. Enrollees cited Medicare Advantage’s affordability and comprehensiveness are their main reasons for satisfaction.
By reducing administrative burden and redesigning workflows around human needs, it creates space for what matters most: connection between clinicians and patients.