Trends in Broker Enrollment and Spending in Medicare Advantage

Key Points

• The study aims to estimate the proportion of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries enrolled through brokers and assess associated broker fees.
• Cross-sectional study design assessing Medicare Advantage enrollment by brokers in the US.
• Data collected on fees charged by brokers for their services.
• Analysis of enrollment trends over time.
• A significant proportion of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are enrolled through brokers.
• Broker fees show variability across different regions.
• The study highlights trends in enrollment that may affect overall spending in Medicare Advantage.