There’s a lot of speculation about what the coronavirus will mean for the Medicare Advantage industry, especially as it relates to home-based care. Some believe it could mean more MA opportunities for at-home care providers in 2021 — or even sooner, as CMS recently announced that plans can provide mid-year benefit enhancements in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Meanwhile, others worry it could hinder home care opportunities in the space. One thing’s for sure: The coronavirus has the potential to change the way that seniors shop for Medicare Advantage plans, according to Cavulus CEO Patrick Phillips. That could mean more disenrollment down the line, potentially slowing MA’s popularity.
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Source: https://homehealthcarenews.com/2020/04/covid-19-could-increase-seniors-rapid-disenrollment-in-medicare-advantage