I n New Jersey, total enrollment in Medicare HMOs grew to 148,682, an increase of approximately 25,000 members since the third quarter. Statewide, the Medicare penetration rate is 13.4 percent this quarter. Medicare membership in New Jersey increased by 33 percent between the first quarter and fourth quarter, to 148,682 members from 111,473. In comparison to first quarter data, four counties in north New Jersey experienced the most growth in Medicare membership as shown below. In comparison to third quarter statistics, Medicare penetration increased in all counties with the exception of Burlington county, although it is one of the counties with the highest Medicare penetration rates.
Dominant providers continue to vary by region.
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