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Healthcare is a serious concern in the U.S., especially for the nation's senior citizens. In Texas as of 2007, 14% of the eligible population enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan paying an average of $866 a month. The Medicare-eligible population of Texas in 2007 was over 2.3 million, so an estimated 3 million people pay a considerable amount to ensure that they are comprehensibly covered for health costs.
Medicare Advantage plans in Texas are exclusive to Medicare-enrolled Texan residents who have both Plan A (hospital) and Plan B (optional medical insurance) and have no End-Stage Renal Disease. Statistics show that despite the availability of Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage in the state, such as Advantra Premium [H7306 - 002], Humana Gold Plus HMO H4510-018 [H4510 - 018] and TexanPlus Star powered by CCRx [H5656 - 004] which can be enrolled in without the need for paying a premium, many Texans presumably feel these plans do not provide sufficient coverage for their needs.
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There are many reasons for this. Some plans include extended coverage including but not limited to hearing, vision and dental benefits. Because Medicare Advantage plans are required to at least match the benefits of Medicare Plan A and B, such plans must provide comprehensive coverage indeed.At least this is to be hoped. Unfortunately, not all Medicare Advantage plan providers have their enrollees' best interest at heart, and may have engaged in high-pressure or misleading marketing tactics to sell their policies to hapless senior citizens. To avoid paying more than necessary, it is advisable to do as much research as possible before picking a plan. This will ensure that you get the health care that suits your needs.
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AARP
Advantra
Aetna
AMERIGROUP
Universal Health Care
Blue Cross
Bravo
Care Improvement
CIGNA
WellCare
Evercare
Fidelis
FirstCare Advantage
Fresenius Medical Health Plan
Health Net
Humana
KelseyCare Advantage
Molina Healthcare
Physicians Health Choice
UniCare
SecureHorizons
SeniorCare
Sterling Options
SuperiorHealthPlan
SelectCare
TexasFirst
Texarkana Community Care
Texas Community Care
HealthSpring
HealthMarkets Care Assured
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Valley Baptist Health Plans
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* You may be able to get extra help to pay for your prescription drug premiums and costs. To see if you qualify for getting extra help, call:
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY/TDD users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/7 days a week;
The Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. TTY/TDD users should call, 1-800-325-0778; or Your State Medicaid Office
Dental or vision options can be added to your
coverage.
Living longer means paying more for health care.
A woman who retires at 65 can expect to maintain her health until the age of 84, on average.2
Men who expect high health costs after they turn 65 end up retiring – on average – 13 months later than those who don't.3