2025 Medicare Advantage Updates: Higher Costs, Fewer Benefits?

The Transition to Medicare Podcast

In this episode, Cameron Giardini and Joanne Giardini Russell from Giardini Medicare discuss the major changes coming to Medicare Advantage plans in 2025. With the landscape of Medicare Advantage evolving rapidly, it's more important than ever to stay informed and understand how these changes could impact your healthcare coverage.
What we’ll cover:
- Current State of Medicare Advantage: Learn about the latest enrollment trends, premium changes, and why these plans have been so popular among Medicare beneficiaries.
- What’s Changing in 2025: We’ll break down the upcoming changes, including higher utilization rates, lower-than-expected funding from the federal government, and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Medicare Advantage plans.
- Industry Insights: Hear what key players like AHIP, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and others are saying about the future of Medicare Advantage and how they are preparing for these shifts.
- Potential Impacts on Your Coverage: We discuss the likely impacts of these changes, from potential premium increases and reductions in extra benefits to higher out-of-pocket costs and even some plans exiting certain markets.
- Our Expert Takeaways: Get our thoughts on how these changes will affect you and your options for 2025, including alternative choices like Medigap and Part D plans.
Whether you’re currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or considering your options for the future, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the 2025 changes. We’ll help you understand what to expect, how to prepare, and how to make the best decisions for your healthcare needs.
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Video Sources:
Wellcare Leaving Certain Markets
Aetna Medicare Advantage Market Article
Medicare Advantage Loss Ratios
KFF Medicare Advantage Loss Ratios
Loss Ratios and Supplemental Benefits
Medicare Advantage Landscape
UHC Utilization Article