Lawrence P. Casalino, Amelia M. Bond, Dhruv Khullar
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Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses the differences between Medicare Advantage (MA) and traditional Medicare and the trade-offs between service and convenience that beneficiaries make when selecting MA; highlights factors that make switching from MA to traditional Medicare difficult or impossible (the MA “trap”); and suggests possible reforms.