Didn't read the article, Russkie? All these GROSS margin numbers mean is that people on public Part C Medicare Advantage are old. The article fails to mention that 1. True margins and profits are the same or higher for the five for profit insurers that run Medicare Parts A and B and the private Medigap market 2. Most MA plans are sponsored by NON PROFIT charities. If you don't like profits or insurers, MA is your only choice And MA has the highest MLRs, the true measure of how patients make out