Medicare
10 Things to Know About Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans
In 2021, 29% of dual-eligible individuals (people covered by both Medicare and Medicaid) received their Medicare coverage through a type of Medicare Advantage plan known as a Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP).A Snapshot of Sources of Coverage Among Medicare Beneficiaries
Nearly everyone with Medicare had coverage through Medicare Advantage or traditional Medicare paired with some type of other coverage in 2021. But 3.2 million beneficiaries had no additional coverage, raising their risk of high out-of-pocket medical costs.Medicare Households Spend More on Health Care Than Other Households
People on Medicare spent a larger share of their household budgets on health care than other households (13.6% vs 6.5%). And a larger share of Medicare households spent at least 20% of their total household budgets on health-related expenses than non-Medicare households (29% v 7%).What to Know About How Medicare Pays Physicians
Under pressure from doctors’ groups, Congress is considering legislation that would mitigate a recent 1.25% cut in overall Medicare payments for physician services. Our explainer answers key questions about how physicians are paid in traditional Medicare.
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The Facts About Medicare Spending
This interactive provides the facts on Medicare spending. Medicare, which serves 65 million people and accounts for 13 percent of the federal budget and 21 percent of national health spending, is often the focus of discussions about health expenditures, health care afforbability and the sustainability of federal health programs.
Explore data on enrollment growth, Medicare spending trends overall and per person, growth in Medicare spending relative to private insurance, spending on benefits and Medicare Advantage, Part A trust fund solvency challenges, and growth in out-of-pocket spending by beneficiaries.
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