# Profoundd archive — Epstein Files # Bates number: EFTA00301317 # Title: J=P= Morgan North America Equity Research # Dataset: 9 # Pages: 18 # Images: 18 detected # Tags: epstein, doj, dataset-9, image-described # Source PDF: https://profoundd.com/epstein-docs/EFTA00301317/download # Doc viewer: https://profoundd.com/epstein-docs/EFTA00301317 # # Text below is what Profoundd has extracted from the source PDF. # 'ocr-enriched' tag means OCR was applied to scan-only pages. # Image descriptions are AI-generated factual captions (llava:13b). #---------------------------------------------------------------------- === SUMMARY === J=P= Morgan North America Equity Research 18 June 2014 •, Medicare Advantage Increasing 2014-2017 Med Adv Enrollment Estimates Across the Managed Care Sector With 2015 Medicare Advantage (MA) plan bids submitted earlier this month, we review 2014 open enrollment results through the lens of our proprietary county- by-county benefit database and update our Medicare Advantage model for 2014- 2017. It has become increasingly clear that seniors find the Medicare Advantage value proposition compelling === EXTRACTED TEXT === J=P= Morgan North America Equity Research 18 June 2014 •, Medicare Advantage Increasing 2014-2017 Med Adv Enrollment Estimates Across the Managed Care Sector With 2015 Medicare Advantage (MA) plan bids submitted earlier this month, we review 2014 open enrollment results through the lens of our proprietary county- by-county benefit database and update our Medicare Advantage model for 2014- 2017. It has become increasingly clear that seniors find the Medicare Advantage value proposition compelling and thus are willing to accept more benefit disruption than was previously appreciated. The 2014 open enrollment period saw MA penetration rates increase broadly across all levels of value-add, including 100+ bps increases at the lowest levels (<$20 benefits PMPM). This was very much a positive surprise vs. our previously conservative estimates and is crucial to our increasingly constructive outlook for MA membership growth over the next several years. Post ow deep-dive on 2014 enrollment results, we take up our 2015-2017 enrollment growth Ifs to 7.2%/8.1%/7.9% from 4.0%/7.1%/7.1% respectively, now reflecting an updated view of lower senior sensitivity to downward changes in Medicare Advantage benefit levels. In addition, we now reflect a modest level of share shift based on plan-specific Star ratings, with HUM expected to again take share in 2015 from UNH/WLP. Overall this analysis provides increased confidence in ow positive MA thesis, and we increase EPS estimates by 3%/7%/1% for 2014-2016 for HUM to $7.80/$9.121$10.43 respectively, as 2014 moves in-line with consensus and 2015-2016 moves ahead of consensus by 3-5%. We reiterate our Overweight rating and $150 price target on HUM. • We are hosting a conference call today at I la ET to discuss our analysis. Dial in is 1-800-857-2942 (US), 1-517.623.4820 (outside US), Passcode: HEALTHCARE. To view ow detailed analysis, see accompanying slides: link. • Increasing our industry Med Adv enrollment estimates. We are increasing our 2015 industry enrollment growth est by 350 bps to 7.2% and our 2016/2017 estimates by --100 bps each to 8.1% and 7.9%, respectively, reflecting greater- than-anticipated senior interest in products with more moderate benefit levels. Our analysis indicates that geographies with average plan benefits less than $20, or 2% better than traditional Medicare, still saw penetration increase of 100+ bps during 2014 OEP, with moderately higher-than-anticipated increases in penetration across all benefit levels. In addition, we updated our estimates for MA rates going forward (-320 bps for the industry in 2015, followed by flat to slightly down in 2015.16). Equity Ratings and Price Targets Company Ticker Mkt Cap If ran) Price ($) Rating Price Target Cur Prey Cur Prey Aetna AET US 29,408.05 80.57 OW at 82.00 81.00 Ogna CI US 24,702.03 90.00 OW ate 95.00 NC Hearth Net HNT US 3,240.12 40.04 N ilk 40.00 rite Hunan HUM US 19,256.62 122.93 OW ale 150.00 nit Uneetffleatlh UNH US 7'7,857.32 78.17 OW ale 90.00 ilk WellPeint VVLP US 31.033.16 106.06 N ale 114.00 ilk Source: Company data. Bloomberg. a Morgan estimates. rit = no change. Al vices as c4 17 Jun14. See page 16 for analyst certification and Important disclosures. J.P. Morgan does and seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports. As a result, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision. Managed Care / Health Care Hendon Justin Lake AC Bloomberg JPMA LAKE