Medicare resources: California
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About Medicare in California
Open enrollment begins again October 15
In 2011, 47,672,971 Americans were listed as Medicare beneficiaries. Of those receiving Medicare benefits, 4,806,469 were California residents. That means that 12.7 percent of California'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 California was 31,865 million dollars - or 10.5% of total U.S. Medicare spending. That spending was marked a 5.5% increase from 1995 (to 2004). The average spending per California beneficiary was $7,693.
In 2011, 1,734,900 of California Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Figures from 2010 show that 1,644,563 California Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in stand-alone prescription drug plans, while 1,644,563 were enrolled in Medicare Advantage Drug Plans.
How do CA 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]
Yes (19)
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No (32)
Not Voting (2) : Bob Filner, Nancy Pelosi
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Where to get help with Medicare in California
Medicare information from California State Department of Aging
State government resources for Californians needing help with Medicare and other government health insurance programs on federal, state and local levels.
Congress of California Seniors Health Care Page
The Congress of California Seniors site offers basic information about Medicare and helpful tips on buying insurance.
California Health Advocates
This a non-profit organization is dedicated to Medicare advocacy and education, providing information about Medicare benefits and long-term care for people who live in California.
Medicare & your elected officials
medicarevotes.org
See how members of the California Congressional delegation voted on Medicare.
The cost of repealing Obamacare
How California would fare
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