The General Accounting Office (GAO) released a report on March 26, 2024 outlining payments that should not have been made, or were made in improper amounts by various government agencies. In its report, the GAO splits out payments in the Medicare program to specify payments for both privately run parts of Medicare; Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage.
- Total estimated Improper Payments in Medicare Advantage: $17 Billion
- Total estimated Improper Payments in Medicare Part D: $3 Billion
The full report can be found at www.gao.gov/assets/d24106927.pdf
March 28, 2024 – M. Shepard