In this episode of our podcast, we delve deep into the intricacies of Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans, a popular choice among Medicare beneficiaries. With many $0/month premium options that offer additional benefits not covered by Original Medicare, many are left wondering, "What's the catch?" Join us as we answer that very question!

Key Highlights

• Understanding Medicare Advantage: A concise overview of how these plans work, their history, and why they're an attractive option for seniors.
• Funding Insights: Insight into the funding process, including federal budget impacts and the shift in Medicare payments towards these plans.
• Differences Unveiled: A look at how Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare funding diverge, emphasizing the capitated payments model.
• Key Terms Explained: Simplified explanations of benchmarks, risk scores, and quality payments, and their roles in Medicare Advantage funding.
• Challenges Addressed: Discussion on the systemic issues like risk adjustment, coding practices, and their implications for beneficiaries and Medicare's future.
• Our Take: Reflecting on the balance between offering valuable benefits to beneficiaries and the financial realities facing Medicare Advantage plans.

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Sources:

We used far too many sources in the making of this episode to list here, but here is a link to a Google doc that includes the sources so you can take a look and do a deep dive on your own! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kpE8TX-cXcEzVK5FFbZ7EUcgdD3qfdIRLFXxiuHefx0/edit?usp=sharing