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Private Plans in Medicare A 2007 Update

Marsha Gold

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Abstract

In 2006, the Medicare prescription drug benefit gave beneficiaries a choice of remaining in traditional Medicare and receiving the benefit through a freestanding prescription drug plan or enrolling in one of several types of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that integrate all Medicare benefits and typically provide supplemental coverage.

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In 2006, the Medicare prescription drug benefit gave beneficiaries a choice of remaining in traditional Medicare and receiving the benefit through a freestanding prescription drug plan or enrolling in one of several types of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that integrate all Medicare benefits and typically provide supplemental coverage.

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In 2006, the Medicare prescription drug benefit gave beneficiaries a choice of remaining in traditional Medicare and receiving the benefit through a freestanding prescription drug plan or enrolling in one of several types of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that integrate all Medicare benefits and typically provide supplemental coverage.

Key concepts: Beneficiary, Prescription drug, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, Business, Plan (archaeology), Appeal, Actuarial science

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