Medicare Advantage Employer-Group Market Enrolls 16.2% of Total MA Beneficiaries
As of November 1, 2025, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans enrolled more than 35.2 million beneficiaries, according to data aggregated from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) by Mark Farrah Associates (MFA). Within this market, employer-group Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Medicare Advantage employer-group waiver plans (MA-EGWPs), constitute approximately 16.2% of total MA enrollment. This segment represents a significant portion of the Medicare Advantage landscape, indicating its importance to employers and insurance carriers alike. Mark Farrah Associates has provided a detailed analysis of current enrollment trends within the employer-group Medicare Advantage market, breaking down membership by insurance carrier and geographical region. This analysis offers insights into how various insurers are positioned in the employer-group segment and where growth or contraction may be occurring across states. Tracking enrollment fluctuations can assist industry stakeholders in strategic planning and market forecasting. The data utilized in the analysis is part of CMS’ monthly enrollment reports, which are consolidated and regularly updated by MFA’s Medicare Business Online™ platform. This platform supports healthcare insurers and industry professionals by simplifying the monitoring of market shifts and competitor activities within Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) enrollments. Mark Farrah Associates is established as a leading provider of healthcare market data and analytical tools, with a suite of products designed to aid in comprehensive health insurance business evaluation. Their services emphasize simplifying complex datasets for easier interpretation and application in decision-making. The employer-group Medicare Advantage market insights are part of MFA’s ongoing commitment to delivering current, actionable intelligence to the health insurance industry. The employer-group Medicare Advantage market's composition and its trends are critical for insurers focusing on Medicare-related employer group contracts. Understanding these dynamics aids compliance officers, underwriters, and strategic planners in assessing competitive positioning and regulatory impacts. As this segment continues to grow, monitoring detailed enrollment trends will remain a vital component of market analysis in Medicare Advantage.