Medicare resources: Arizona
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About Medicare in Arizona
Open enrollment begins again October 15
In 2011, 47,672,971 Americans were listed as Medicare beneficiaries. Of those receiving Medicare benefits, 933,435 were Arizona residents. That means that 13.0 percent of Arizona'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 Arizona was 5,008 million dollars - or 1.7% of total U.S. Medicare spending. That spending was marked a 7.6% increase from 1995 (to 2004). The average spending per Arizona beneficiary was $6,642.
In 2011, 342,978 of Arizona Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Figures from 2010 show that 237,703 Arizona Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in stand-alone prescription drug plans, while 237,703 were enrolled in Medicare Advantage Drug Plans.
How do AZ 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 Arizona senior citizens.
How repeal would hurt Arizona seniors
The GOP's proposal to repeal President Obama's Affordable Care Act could wipe out critical consumer protections and cost savings for Arizona seniors, as well as their children and grandchildren. Read how repeal would hurt Arizona..
Where to get help with Medicare in Arizona
HSAG Medicare Consumer Information
The Health Services Advisory Group helps health care organizations improve quality and provides information for Medicare consumers on its Web site.
Area Agencies on Aging
Find a local agency in any Arizona county that can direct you to a variety of services specifically for the elderly.
AZ Links Screening Tool
Fill out this online form, answer 13 questions and find out what services are available to older Arizonans and disabled adults.
Arizona Senior Medicare Patrol Program
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) utilizes retired professionals as volunteers in the education of their Arizona peers in safeguarding the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Medicare Premium Amounts for 2011
This resource from the Arizona Department of Economic Security explains how much you’ll pay in different situations for Medicare premiums.
SHIP: Medicare Advantage Plans
Descriptions of the various types of Medicare Advantage plans available in Arizona.
Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
A free health benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries, families or caregivers. For more information, you can contact the statewide hotline 24 hours a day at 1-800-432-4040. Leave a message and a SHIP Volunteer will call you back.
Medicare & your elected officials
medicarevotes.org
See how members of the Arizona Congressional delegation voted on Medicare.
The cost of repealing Obamacare
How Arizona would fare
Arizona could lose if important protections are undone.
