Nearly impossible for most members to understand Medicare and Medicare Advantage documents

According to a new report, most documents intended for Medicare and Medicare Advantage members do not meet accessibility standards for the average reader. More than 86 percent of payers offering Medicare products share information with beneficiaries that does not meet the federal guidelines mandated by the Plain Writing Act of 2010 for clear, accessible communication. Read article here…

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