Trends in Broker Enrollment and Spending in Medicare Advantage | Synapse
May 20, 2026
Trends in Broker Enrollment and Spending in Medicare Advantage
Key Points
The study aims to estimate the proportion of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries enrolled through brokers and assess associated broker fees.
Cross-sectional study design assessing Medicare Advantage enrollment by brokers in the US.
Data collected on fees charged by brokers for their services.
Analysis of enrollment trends over time.
A significant proportion of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are enrolled through brokers.
Broker fees show variability across different regions.
The study highlights trends in enrollment that may affect overall spending in Medicare Advantage.
Abstract
This cross-sectional study estimates the proportion of beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage by brokers and the associated broker fees in the US.