Many Insurers Want Single-State Medicare Part D Regions, AHIP Says
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Many plans believe it would be “prudent” to start with 50 regions in Medicare Advantage and the Part D program, the health plans trade group tells a Senate committee. However, Aetna, Humana and United have urged CMS to establish fewer than 50 regions.
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