Some policymakers have proposed converting Medicare into a "premium support" system, under which beneficiaries would receive a set amount to purchase health coverage on their own. But a new Commonwealth Fund–supported study in Health Affairs shows that beneficiaries in many parts of the U.S. would likely be spending more under this approach.
What Do Medicare Advantage Costs Say About the Viability of 'Premium Support'?
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