88% of seniors are satisified with their Medicare Supplement
I noticed I have been very focused on Medicare Advantage plans recently. That is because October is the time for re-certifying and training for the 2010 Medicare Advantage plans. I thought it would be good to step back and remind readers that their first Medicare choice is between staying with Medicare and getting a Medicare Supplement OR choosing to go the Medicare Advantage route. Please click on the link in the right hand column that says “YOUR MEDICARE CHOICES”, for a concise explanation.
Regarding Medicare Supplements:
A study conducted in March 2009 found that 88% of seniors are satisfied with their Medicare Supplement plan – with 62% of those surveyed responding that they were very satisfied. 87% of the respondents said they would recommend a Medicare Supplement to a friend.
What seniors liked most about their Medicare Supplement was:
- They could visit doctors of their choice;
- Supplement policies provided financial security;
- Supplement policies made it easier to deal with medical bills and paperwork.
The high-deductible Plan F is the most popular plan. Medicare Supplements work along with Original Medicare coverage and are standardized across the country.
The study was conducted by American Viewpoint, Inc., by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), and America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).
(From http://www.ahip.org/content/pressrelease.aspx?docid=27323