Informing the Debate about Curbing Medicare Advantage Overpayments


Publication Date: July 2007

Publisher: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Edwin Park

Research Area:

Keywords: Economic projections; Health insurance; Health care costs; Senior citizen

Type: Report

Abstract:

This primer uses a question-and-answer format to clear up possible misunderstandings or confusion on various issues related to private plans that participate in the Medicare Advantage program.  This primer is intended to help inform the debate as Congress considers reforms to Medicare Advantage in the months ahead.