By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
  • Health
    • Mental Health
  • Policy and Law
    • Global Healthcare
    • Medical Ethics
  • Medical Innovations
  • News
  • Wellness
  • Tech
Search
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: You Better Shop Around for Medicare
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Health Works CollectiveHealth Works Collective
Font ResizerAa
Search
Follow US
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
© 2023 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
Health Works Collective > Policy & Law > You Better Shop Around for Medicare
Policy & Law

You Better Shop Around for Medicare

Anthony Cirillo
Anthony Cirillo
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE



The National Council on Aging has published the results of a survey that shows that older adults, especially those struggling financially, need to receive expanded education on Medicare options
All eligible seniors are allowed to make changes to their coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period from Oct. 15 – Dec. 7, 2011. 
The poll, conducted for the National Council on Aging (NCOA) by GfK Roper, with support from UnitedHealthCare (UHC), indicated that:
  • 46% of respondents have never shopped around for better Medicare coverage because many (41%) thought they couldn’t save any money, were confused by Medicare (35%), or didn’t understand Medicare at all (16%).
     
  • Less than half of respondents were familiar with the Medicare prescription drug “donut hole” or coverage gap.
     
  • Only 12% described their understanding of the health reform law as excellent or good.
     
  • Many were not aware of extra benefits that can provide critical assistance for vulnerable seniors, including Medicare Savings Programs (68%), which help people with limited income pay for some or all of their Medicare costs, and Extra Help (53%), which helps pay for prescription drug costs.
For information on Medicare, these resources are helpful:
  • www.Medicare.gov – the official government site for Medicare
  • www.SHIPtalk.org – local help from a network of trained counselors
  • www.BenefitsCheckUp.org – find benefits you may not realize you are eligible for
  • www.Eldercare.gov – local information and referrals 
  • www.MedicareMadeClear.com 
  • www.MyMedicareMatters.org. 
GfK Roper interviewed 500 boomers (age 60-64) and 1,000 seniors (age 65+) by telephone from July 13 – July 29, with a sampling error of plus or minus 2.5%.

TAGGED:Medicare
Share This Article
Facebook Copy Link Print
Share

Stay Connected

1.5kFollowersLike
4.5kFollowersFollow
2.8kFollowersPin
136kSubscribersSubscribe

Latest News

a woman walking on the hallway
6 Easy Healthcare Ways to Sit Less and Move More Every Day
Health
September 9, 2025
Clinical Expertise
Healthcare at a Crossroads: Why Leadership Matters More Than Ever
Global Healthcare
September 9, 2025
travel nurse in north carolina
Balancing Speed and Scope: Choosing the Nursing Degree That Fits Your Goals
Nursing
September 1, 2025
intimacy
How to Keep Intimacy Comfortable as You Age
Relationship and Lifestyle Senior Care
September 1, 2025

You Might also Like

ICD 10 Transition Guide

September 21, 2011
malpractice
BusinessPolicy & LawPublic Health

Are Doctors Sued Enough for Medical Malpractice?

May 10, 2014
obamacare
Health ReformNewsPolicy & LawPublic Health

House GOP Brings Obamacare Up to a Vote (Again) This Week

May 16, 2013

Healthcare’s Interoperability Problem: A Q and A with HIMSS CEO

August 12, 2013
Subscribe
Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!
Follow US
© 2008-2025 HealthWorks Collective. All Rights Reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?