More States Offer Health Benefits to Retirees Exclusively Through MA Plans
As of this year, a dozen states provide health coverage to their Medicare-eligible retirees only through Medicare Advantage plans, according to a recent KFF review.
Employer-sponsored health care coverage for retirees was generally designed to coordinate with or wrap around traditional Medicare. Yet over the past few years, many states have shifted to contracts with private insurers to provide all Medicare-covered benefits and extra benefits for their retirees. These moves may help states reduce spending on retiree health costs and simplify administration.
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