Medicare Advantage Penetration Rates Vary Widely Across U.S. States

Medicare Advantage enrollment differs significantly by state, with some states reporting penetration rates above 67% while others remain below 17%. The map highlights the range of Medicare Advantage participation among Medicare beneficiaries across the United States.

States including Alaska, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia report some of the highest Medicare Advantage penetration rates (67%–87%). In contrast, states such as Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia fall within the lowest range (1%–17%), illustrating substantial regional variation in Medicare Advantage enrollment.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare Advantage penetration rate ranges by state.Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper