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Medicare Advantage, Qualified Health Plans, and Medicaid Managed
Care Organizations are often interchangeably confused with one
another. Review the article below, specially the chart of key
difference. For your Module 4 Discussion, discuss the key
differences, pros, and cons of each.
Lipschutz, D. & Callow, A. (2015). Comparison of Consumer
Protections in Three Health Insurance Markets: Medicare Advantage,
Qualified Health Plans and Medicaid Managed Care Organizations.
Retrieved from
https://www.kff.org/medicare/report/comparison-of-consumer-protections-in-three-health-insurance-markets/
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Key Differences | It is offered by the private companies which cover the Medicare benefits. It is also called as MA plans or Part C. | An insurance plan that provides health benefits within the limits and also meets the requirements based on ACA. Also known as Minimum essential coverage. | It provides health benefits and additional services through the Contracted medicare organizations. |
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