eHealth survey finds Medicare beneficiaries overestimate understanding of coverage options - EHTH News | RallieseHealth survey finds Medicare beneficiaries overestimate understanding of coverage options
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EHTH• Survey points to Medicare knowledge gaps
- eHealth survey data flagged widespread Medicare knowledge gaps, raising risk of misinformed plan selection ahead of 2027 coverage decisions.
- 89% of current beneficiaries reported confidence, yet 88% were unaware Original Medicare has no annual out-of-pocket cap.
- 42% of beneficiaries did not know or underestimated Original Medicare’s typical 20% coinsurance for covered medical charges.
- Among adults ages 55-64, 88% were unaware of potential Part B late-enrollment penalties; 80% did not know Part D can also penalize delays.
- Only 13% of beneficiaries correctly defined Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part D.
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