A recent study from the Better Medicare Alliance found that 44% of Medicare beneficiaries who also qualify for Medicaid are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, versus just 35% enrolled in FFS Medicare.
Additionally, Medicare Advantage enrollees are more likely to be dual-eligible, 23% compared to 17%, according to the study.
Why? For this population, which is more likely to have chronic illnesses, more complex medical needs or cognitive disorders, Medicare Advantage usually offers better access to care than FFS Medicare, at a lower cost.
Dual-eligible Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are more likely to have a usual care provider compared to FFS Medicare patients. Medicare Advantage enrollees are also more likely to have accessed preventive care. For example: Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries Choose Medicare Advantage over Fee-for-Service