America's Health Insurance Plans

Studies show insurance options chosen by low-income beneficiaries

Published in Medicine and Law Weekly, June 17th, 2005

Two new studies found a significant number of low-income beneficiaries chose Medicare Advantage and Medigap insurance over Medicare fee-for-service alone.

The studies also show that Medigap is a particularly valuable option for low-income Medicare beneficiaries living in rural areas, and that Medicare Advantage is an important option for low-income and minority individuals.

Conducted by America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Center for Policy and Research, the reports are the latest evidence of the value of private-sector options for Medicare beneficiaries.

Karen Ignagni, president and CEO of AHIP, said the reports demonstrate...

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Source: Medicine and Law Weekly (2005-06-17)

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