Medicare resources: Texas
About Medicare in Texas
Open enrollment begins again October 15
In 2011, 47,672,971 Americans were listed as Medicare beneficiaries. Of those receiving Medicare benefits, 3,044,936 were Texas residents. That means that 11.9 percent of Texas'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 Texas was 20,314 million dollars - or 6.7% of total U.S. Medicare spending. That spending was marked a 6.0% increase from 1995 (to 2004). The average spending per Texas beneficiary was $8,292.
In 2011, 600,193 of Texas Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Figures from 2010 show that 1,154,183 Texas Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in stand-alone prescription drug plans, while 1,154,183 were enrolled in Medicare Advantage Drug Plans.
How do TX 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 (21)
- Kevin Brady
- Michael Burgess
- Francisco Canseco
- John Carter
- K. Conaway
- John Culberson
- Blake Farenthold
- Bill Flores
- Louis Gohmert
- Kay Granger
Pick
No (10)
Not Voting (1) : Ronald Paul
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Where to get help with Medicare in Texas
Help for Texans
Contacts to help Texas residents locate Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) in their area.
Medicare Advantage Resource Page (Texas Department of Insurance)
The Texas Department of Insurance guide to Medicare Advantage in Texas, including information about beneficiary rights and consumer tips.
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Links to Texas benefits counselors can explain Medicare prescription drug coverage and assist you with other insurance issues.
Insurance Resource for Medicare Beneficiaries
A guide to Medicare resources in Texas, compiled by the Texas Department of Insurance. Includes information about prescription drug coverage, Medicare fraud, Medicare Advantage, and other counseling information.
Medicare & your elected officials
medicarevotes.org
See how members of the Texas Congressional delegation voted on Medicare.
The cost of repealing Obamacare
How Texas would fare
Texas could lose if important protections are undone.
