What is Medicare Advantage? Transcript

Narrator [00:00:00] What is Medicare Advantage? Medicare Advantage, or MA, is an alternative to traditional Medicare. In fact, you receive all the same benefits as Medicare and more.

Narrator [00:00:11] More than 98 percent of MA plans offer supplemental benefits such as vision, hearing or dental.

Narrator [00:00:18] And most MA plans also offer prescription drug coverage, all for one low cost.

Narrator [00:00:24] MA plans help control costs by limiting out-of-pocket spending and coordinating care.

Narrator [00:00:29] They deliver top quality care to patients. Seventy eight percent of enrollees are in plans earning at least four out of five stars...

Narrator [00:00:36] And nine out of 10 beneficiaries are satisfied with their coverage.

Narrator [00:00:40] Maybe that's why the program is growing so fast. In fact, since 2004, nearly five times as many seniors are enrolled in Medicare Advantage.

Narrator [00:00:50] Nearly 25 million Americans or 40 percent of seniors choosing a plan. And by 2028, it's predicted that nearly two out of three seniors will be enrolled in MA. Because in the end, what M.A offers is quality, affordability and ease.