The FEHBP as a model for a new Medicare program

被引：35

作者：

Butler, SM ^{[1
]}

Moffit, RE ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] HERITAGE FDN,DOMEST POLICY,WASHINGTON,DC 20002

来源：

HEALTH AFFAIRS | 1995年 / 14卷 / 04期

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D O I：

10.1377/hlthaff.14.4.47

中图分类号：

R19 [保健组织与事业（卫生事业管理）];

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摘要：

The deficiencies of the Medicare program are rooted in its defined-benefit structure and in its use of price controls. Medicare should be transformed into a defined cash contribution made to beneficiaries' private plans or to the traditional Medicare program. The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) is essentially such a system and is a good model for Medicare reform. The FEHBP has been highly successful at holding down costs while offering a wide range of benefits and types of plans. Its features for consumer information and plan standards also would be useful in a reformed Medicare program.

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