Michigan Medicare Changes

Are you aware of the new options available for your Michigan Medicare plan?

Good news for those with Michigan Medicare plans! There are new Medicare options available to you between November 15 and December 31.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has announced a new Medicare PPO product that will provide benefits at lower premiums then original Medicare plans. These plans will include more comprehensive coverage for Michigan seniors, including prescription drugs. This new PPO plan will replace existing Medicare Advantage products (i.e. Options C and D). Current premiums for options C and D have been negatively affected due to a decrease in government funding for Medicare and the rising costs of health care.

The new Medicare PPO will affect only those who have directly purchased their Medicare coverage, not those who are enrolled in group plans. Currently, many of those in Michigan enrolled in Medicare options C and D are paying medicals costs that are twice as high as the national average. Rather than raise premium, the new Medicare PPO was formed to provide seniors with an affordable way to receive prescription drugs and other coverage currently providing my options C and D.

Do you have questions about the new Michigan Medicare PPO? Contact the agents at Rick Young Insurance today; we would be glad to help!