New Report Analyzing the 2006 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Medicare Advantage is
an important coverage option for minority and low-income seniors, according
to the latest data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS).
"These data underscore the value Medicare Advantage plans provide to
low-income and minority beneficiaries," said Karen Ignagni, President and
CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). "These plans provide lower
out-of-pocket costs, offer additional benefits, and emphasize prevention
and the management of chronic conditions."
According to the MCBS data for 2006, 48 percent of all beneficiaries
enrolled in Medicare Advantage in 2006 had incomes of less than $20,000.
Moreover, 71 percent of minority Medicare Advantage enrollees had incomes
below $20,000.
To view the Medicare Advantage data analysis, visit
http://www.ahipresearch.org.
America's Health Insurance Plans - Providing Health Benefits to More
Than 200 Million Americans
SOURCE America's Health Insurance Plans
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Related links:
http://www.ahip.org
http://www.ahipresearch.org
CONTACT:
Robert Zirkelbach of America's Health
Insurance Plans, +1-202-778-8493
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