Georgia Medicare Plans
Carriers represented in Georgia include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Family Life, Forethought, Gerber, GPM Life, Loyal American, and United of Omaha.
In 2011, there were 13 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans that were Low-Income Subsidy Eligible. CMS recently released the 2012 maximum amount for Part D premiums for those who qualify for “Extra Help.” In 2012, this amount for GA residents will be $31.18. If anyone who received the limited-income support selects a Part D plan with a higher premium, this individual must pay the balance between the two plans. People who are eligible for Medicare Rx Extra Help are those who have combined savings, investments, and real estate not worth more than $12,510 for an individual and $25,010 for couples.
Georgia also participates in the Medicare Savings Program which pays for some of the costs of Medicare, including the Part B premium, deductibles, and copays. The amount of assistance you receive depends on your income and your assets. People who get Medicare and earn about $1,190 per month for an individual and $1,595 per month for a married couple are eligible to apply for the Medicare Savings Program.
It is equally important for those who do not qualify for these GA programs to research their options for Medicare. What some seniors do not know is that Medicare insurance plans will be changing for 2012. This could include changes in costs, but also coverage terms, depending on what plan you are currently enrolled in. In fact, some plans are even being dropped by Medicare insurance carriers for the new year. Even if you are satisfied with the plan you currently hold, there may be a more comprehensible plan for your needs available in 2012. There is no reason to feel that you are alone in choosing a new Medicare insurance plan. During Open Enrollment Period which takes place October 15-December 7, you can change your plan free of cost and our Medicare specialists from MedicareSolutions.com are just the experts to help you do this—also free of cost. What this means is that changing your old Medicare insurance plan to a new one that will provide more coverage or a lower cost is absolutely free. Contact our MedicareSoltuions.com specialists in the months leading up to Open Enrollment to get all the information you need.
For City-Specific Medicare plans, visit: Atlanta Medicare; Augusta Medicare; Columbus Medicare; Savannah Medicare; Athens Medicare
