In comparing spending for beneficiaries enrolled in traditional Medicare with spending for those in private Medicare Advantage plans, researchers found that costs for Medicare Advantage are higher in about half of U.S. counties--corresponding to areas of the country where traditional Medicare costs are low. The relative costliness of Medicare Advantage varies by geographic area and by the type of plan. Policymakers should consider these findings when assessing the potential impact of proposals to redesign Medicare as a "premium support" program.
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