Matt Eyles, President and CEO of America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), issued this statement today following the release of the 2020 Medicare Advantage proposed payment rate notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS):
Nearly 22 million Americans – one-third of those eligible for Medicare – choose a Medicare Advantage plan because it consistently delivers better services, better care, and better value. While payments to Medicare Advantage plans on average are equivalent to costs for traditional Medicare, research shows Medicare Advantage is more efficient, produces better outcomes, and has a much higher level of satisfaction among seniors." ... |