Medicare News

Archive for August, 2009

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  • August 28, 2009

    Take Notice: Thoughts on the Health Care Reform Bill from Proponents, Challengers, and the Industry

    With so many avenues for information, finding a clear explanation of President Obama's Health Care Reform Bill and how it could affect Medicare and your needs for Illinois Medicare Supplements can be a trying task. Because of this, we have compiled a summary account of the bill's goals, and the reaction from its supporters, adversaries and the health care industry.

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  • August 24, 2009

    Next Year’s Unbalanced Equation: Health Care Premiums Rise, but Social Security Payments Do Not

    It would be somewhat comforting to think that serious financial concerns were relegated to the 20-something years of your life when you were working three jobs, eating oatmeal each night for dinner, and consistently one-month behind on rent. Unfortunately, this is not, nor will it probably ever be, the case. Today in America, many senior citizens are once again being plagued by money concerns; except now they must consider what sacrifices they will make to afford a routine doctor visit or a must-needed prescription.

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  • August 12, 2009

    Supplemental Insurance Cost Disparity Doesn’t Indicate Difference in Quality

    When selecting a Medicare supplement package, it’s always important to know that you’re receiving the maximum amount and top quality of care at the best price. Regardless of your geographic residence in the US, ensuring that you receive care equal to that of neighboring states should always be a priority.

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  • August 6, 2009

    Kansas Medical Authorities React to New Legislation

    In our current political and economical climates, Medicare supplement packages have never been more important. The added security and coverage of a supplement plan serve to comfort many eligible individuals each day, as they can live their lives free from the haste of the times. Currently, many individuals are unsure about the direction of national healthcare reform, but investing in a Medicare supplement plan makes it so you won’t need to think twice about receiving routine care, easy access to prescriptions, and a wide range of options in the presence of any fathomable emergency.

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