CMS emails extol the virtues of Medicare Advantage plans with such subject lines as “Get more benefits for your money,” and “See if you can save money with Medicare Advantage.” (Photo: Shutterstock)
The government isn't expending much effort on signups for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, but the same can't be said for its e-mails urging seniors to sign up for private Medicare Advantage plans.
The New York Times reports that enrollment is substantially up in the latter plans, from 28 percent of the 60 million Medicare beneficiaries five years ago to nearly 37 percent this year—according to administration predictions.
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Marlene Satter
Marlene Y. Satter has worked in and written about the financial industry for decades.
