Medicare resources: South Carolina
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About Medicare in South Carolina
Open enrollment begins again October 15
In 2011, 47,672,971 Americans were listed as Medicare beneficiaries. Of those receiving Medicare benefits, 783,904 were South Carolina residents. That means that 16.7 percent of South Carolina'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 South Carolina was 4,314 million dollars - or 1.4% of total U.S. Medicare spending. That spending was marked a 6.2% increase from 1995 (to 2004). The average spending per South Carolina beneficiary was $6,919.
In 2011, 123,989 of South Carolina Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Figures from 2010 show that 315,083 South Carolina Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in stand-alone prescription drug plans, while 315,083 were enrolled in Medicare Advantage Drug Plans.
How do SC 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 South Carolina senior citizens.
How repeal would hurt South Carolina seniors
The GOP's proposal to repeal President Obama's Affordable Care Act could wipe out critical consumer protections and cost savings for South Carolina seniors, as well as their children and grandchildren. Read how repeal would hurt South Carolina..
Where to get help with Medicare in South Carolina
Medicare Part D and C
Help with Medicare Part D, prescriptions and the low-income subsidy.
Senior Medicare Fraud Patrol
Information on how Medicare recipients can identify, resolve and/or report possible billing errors, fraud, abuse and waste to the state.
Know Your Medicare Rights
A toolkit that allows South Carolina Medicare recipients to track information about their plans to reduce chances of being a victim of fraud.
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
South Carolina’s program to advocate for residents in long term care facilities.
SC Access Aging and Disability information
Assists elders and caregivers to find aging and adult disability services in South Carolina communities.
South Carolina Consumer Assistance Program
Assists people insured by private health plans, Medicaid, or other plans in resolving problems pertaining to their health coverage; assists uninsured residents with access to care.
Medicaid Information for Senior Citizens
Medicaid eligibility for seniors.
Medicare Part A and B
General information and contacts for South Carolina Medicare recipients.
SHIP Regional Contact Information
Contact information for local counselors who help South Carolina Medicare recipients understand their benefits.
I-CARE Brochure
Details on the Insurance Counseling Assistance and Referrals for Elders program, a government health insurance counseling service for individuals seeking information about South Carolina health insurance programs.
Insurance Counseling Assistance and Referrals for Elders (I-CARE)
Educates and assists South Carolina Medicare beneficiaries, those eligible for Medicare, and caregivers about Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, pharmacy assistance programs, and other issues related to health insurance benefits.
Medicare & your elected officials
medicarevotes.org
See how members of the South Carolina Congressional delegation voted on Medicare.
The cost of repealing Obamacare
How South Carolina would fare
South Carolina could lose if important protections are undone.
