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New Humana Healthcare Research Study Finds Favorable Selection in Medicare Advantage is Substantially Lower Than MedPAC Estimates

$HUMPress releaseJul 28, 2026, 10:00 AM ETRead the release

Humana Healthcare Research published a study in Health Affairs Scholar indicating that favorable selection in Medicare Advantage is substantially lower than estimates by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). The study finds favorable selection rates were 4.9%-5.8% from 2020-2022, which is 42%-65% lower than the 10%-15% range often cited in policy discussions.

Key figures

Estimate reduction vs medpac
42%-65%
Favorable selection hhr estimate
4.9%-5.8%
Favorable selection medpac estimate
10%-15%

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