Medicare resources: Alabama
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About Medicare in Alabama
Open enrollment begins again October 15
In 2011, 47,672,971 Americans were listed as Medicare beneficiaries. Of those receiving Medicare benefits, 852,740 were Alabama residents. That means that 17.8 percent of Alabama's population was enrolled in the health care safety net. Of those beneficiaries,
According to the most recent data (2004 figures), Medicare spending estimates Medicare spending in Alabama was 5,315 million dollars - or 1.8% of total U.S. Medicare spending. That spending was marked a 5.8% increase from 1995 (to 2004). The average spending per Alabama beneficiary was $7,250.
In 2011, 174,202 of Alabama Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Figures from 2010 show that 308,664 Alabama Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in stand-alone prescription drug plans, while 308,664 were enrolled in Medicare Advantage Drug Plans.
How do AL elected officials vote on Medicare issues?
H.Con.Res.112: Ryan Budget Bill 2012
#151
HOUSE|SENATE
This bill would end Medicare as we know it, replacing it with a voucher system for seniors to buy health insurance coverage on the open market. Actuaries say the amount of the vouchers would not be enough for seniors to replace the coverage they would lose with the end of Medicare. [more]
How 'Obamacare' is already making Medicare stronger
Learn how health care reform is already improving Medicare. A federal summary of the changes reveals a long list of reforms intended to contain Medicare costs while increasing revenue, improving and streamlining delivery systems, and even increasing services to the program. So read how health reform is changing Medicare to work better for Alabama senior citizens.
How repeal would hurt Alabama seniors
The GOP's proposal to repeal President Obama's Affordable Care Act could wipe out critical consumer protections and cost savings for Alabama seniors, as well as their children and grandchildren. Read how repeal would hurt Alabama..
Where to get help with Medicare in Alabama
Shopper’s Guide for Health Insurance for Senior Citizens
This section of the Alabama Department of Insurance Web site provides information about Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap) and long-term care insurance for Alabama’s senior citizens. The site includes a list of plan providers and plan details.
Alabama Department of Senior Services
This is an online document that contains links to the Alabama State Health Insurance Program, (SHIIP) and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP).
Steps to Safeguard Your Medicare
This Medicare Protection Toolkit contains information Alabama beneficiaries need to protect their Medicare.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
This is a pdf. fact sheet provided by CMS. Each state is listed.
Medicare & your elected officials
medicarevotes.org
See how members of the Alabama Congressional delegation voted on Medicare.
The cost of repealing Obamacare
How Alabama would fare
Alabama could lose if important protections are undone.
