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Year:: 2021
Contributor:: Romero-Ramos, Yaideliz (Author); Rivera-Hernández, Maricruz (Author); Castillo, Aaron (Author)
Subject:: insurance; Medicare Advantage; Health services; Medicare.gov
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26300/x6t9-2403

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Abstract:: The Medicare Advantage (MA) program covers the same benefits of Original Medicare, but may offer extra benefits and lower out-of-pocket expenses through private insurance companies. The MA program enrollment has almost doubled over the last decade, particularly between low-income individuals and racial/ethnic minorities. This is especially evident among Black and Hispanic communities. To provide information about MA plans, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have developed online resources such as the CMS plan “comparison tool”, and the CMS five-star rating system. However, previous research has shown that older individuals prefer person-to-person interaction to receive information about MA plans. For the qualitative analysis, the interviews have been coded using a combination of a priori and emergent codes. We identified the major interconnected themes regarding decisions, difficulties, online resources and specific strategies to help older adults choose their MA plan.

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Romero-Ramos, Yaideliz, Rivera-Hernández, Maricruz, and Castillo, Aaron, "What Tools are Needed by Consumers when Selecting a Medicare Advantage Plan? A Qualitative Analysis with Community and Private Organizations" (2021). The Leadership Alliance Digital Library. Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library. https://doi.org/10.26300/x6t9-2403

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What Tools are Needed by Consumers when Selecting a Medicare Advantage Plan? A Qualitative Analysis with Community and Private Organizations