Tucson has had Medicare HMO’s for many years, and 45% of seniors here are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans. As an independent insurance broker representing multiple companies, I see myself as an adviser rather than a salesman.
I’m blogging because there is so much going on relative to Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and I am trying to stay on top of all the news. And clearly, lots of changes are coming to the Medicare market.
Medicare Advantage plan changes are not drastic for 2011. But what will the 2012 plans look like? Will co-payments be raised in many plans? Will zero premium plans be history? And how will seniors react to the changes? Will they want to change plans? Will they consider going back to Original Medicare? (If they can.)
I guess I’ve always wanted to be a journalist/writer, so blogging is finally giving me the opportunity to research and write. I hope someone reads my blog.
I hope this Medicare blog will be helpful to Medicare beneficiaries as well as insurance agents.
-Denise Early, Tucson, AZ
