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The proposal would make Medicare Advantage plans the default - AEI
The current administration is considering making Medicare Advantage plans the default coverage option for Medicare enrollees, rather than traditional Medicare. Approximately 69.7 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare in 2026, with 35 million, representing roughly 55 percent, enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. Mark J. Warshawsky, Senior Fellow and Wilson H. Taylor Chair in Healthcare and Retirement Policy at The American Enterprise, asks whether this would be a step in the right direction for Americans who desire high-quality care, choice, and lower healthcare costs. Read Mr. Warshawsky’s article here…
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