Medicare covers less than half of beneficiaries' total health care costs. These "gaps" in coverage led to seniors spending an estimated 22% of their income on healthcare in 2003.
The Coalition to Preserve Choice for Seniors was formed to ensure that seniors continue to have access to Medicare Supplement Insurance - or Medigap - coverage. Currently, 1 in 4 Medicare beneficiaries, over 10 million seniors, rely on Medigap for protection against out-of-pocket costs not covered by Medicare. Seniors enjoy the hassle-free, paperless delivery of benefits provided by Medigap.
Recent developments in Medicare reform - in particular, the creation of two new Medigap standard plans and of the Part D outpatient prescription drug benefit - have changed the healthcare landscape for seniors across the country. Our goal is to help seniors navigate the maze of health coverage options, while promoting their right to continue to have access to the peace of mind provided by Medigap.
Survey Says...
Seniors Love it!
An April 2005 national survey of Medigap enrollees found overwhelming satisfaction - over 90% - with their coverage. Learn more.
Ben Nelson
U.S. Senator
(D-NE)
A second-term Senator and former governor of his state, Senator Nelson has been a friend to seniors, cosponsoring legislation like the Medicare Informed Choice Act to help protect healthcare choice.
