A recent study has just been released that shows that Medicare Beneficiaries on Part C Medicare Advantage Plans had about 10% less avoidable hospital admissions than those on Original Medicare.   While my clients on Medicare Supplements have more comprehensive coverage than my Medicare Advantage Plan clients, this study is encouraging in showing Medicare Advantage Plan clients also get good medical care and helps stretch their coverage dollars.

If you want to learn more about this study, you can go to the following link:  http://www.aafp.org/news/practice-professional-issues/20160517mahospitalization.html

Based in the Richmond, Va area, David Higgs of Choices In Medicare specializes in helping seniors transition to Medicare.  He can be reached at email:  David@ChoicesInMedicare.com or go to website:  www.ChoicesInMedicare.com