To: Rarebird who wrote (33504 ) 9/29/2022 2:18:49 PM From: John Koligman Read Replies (1) | Respond to Well, all I can tell you is that I had surgery for an inguinal hernia earlier this year, using the Da Vinci robot, and there were no problems. My wife just had foot surgery, again, everything went smoothly. She also has had multiple CT's to monitor a potential problem over time, again, no problems. They are supposed to cover everything medicare does. She has seen quite a few specialists this year, and everything has been covered. I hear you on the networks, and I also have read some 'outlier' articles on problems with coverage, but our experience has been good. I can afford to go either way in terms of medicare, however in our area the doctors and group we want are covered by both original and Humana, in addition to other plans. So, we will see as time goes on. It does look like original medicare will soon be eclipsed in terms of those on it based on these numbers.Meredith Freed , Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek Follow @jeanniebin on Twitter , Anthony Damico , and Tricia Neuman Follow @tricia_neuman on Twitter Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Since 2006 , the role of Medicare Advantage, the private plan alternative to traditional Medicare, has steadily grown. In 2022, more than 28 million people are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, accounting for nearly half or 48 percent of the eligible Medicare population, and $427 billion (or 55%) of total federal Medicare spending (net of premiums). The average Medicare beneficiary in 2022 has access to 39 Medicare Advantage plans, the largest number of options available in more than a decade. companion analysis describes Medicare Advantage premiums, out-of-pocket limits, cost sharing, extra benefits offered, prior authorization requirements, and star ratings in 2022.eligible Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage, meaning they must have both Part A and B coverage. This affects both 2022 data as well as trends over time. The share would be somewhat smaller if based on the total Medicare population that includes 5.7 million beneficiaries with Part A only or Part B only who are not generally eligible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. See methods for more details.
