U.S. Proposes 0.25 Percent Hike In Medicare Advantage Payments

Reuters ----- The U.S. government on Wednesday proposed an increase of 0.25 percent on average in payments to health insurers who offer Medicare Advantage insurance, which provides health benefits to more than 18 million elderly or disable people. The figure was in line with estimates from analysts. J.P. Morgan's Gary Taylor, for instance, had been expecting a proposal for payments that were flat to slightly up from the rate that the government is now paying insurers who provide plans. For more on U.S. proposes 0.25 percent hike in Medicare Advantage payments click on the picture below to read the article.