Medicare resources: Vermont
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About Medicare in Vermont
Open enrollment begins again October 15
In 2011, 47,672,971 Americans were listed as Medicare beneficiaries. Of those receiving Medicare benefits, 112,831 were Vermont residents. That means that 17.7 percent of Vermont'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 Vermont was 569 million dollars - or 0.2% of total U.S. Medicare spending. That spending was marked a 6.9% increase from 1995 (to 2004). The average spending per Vermont beneficiary was $6,028.
In 2011, 5,407 of Vermont Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Figures from 2010 show that 58,002 Vermont Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in stand-alone prescription drug plans, while 58,002 were enrolled in Medicare Advantage Drug Plans.
How do VT 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 Vermont senior citizens.
How repeal would hurt Vermont seniors
The GOP's proposal to repeal President Obama's Affordable Care Act could wipe out critical consumer protections and cost savings for Vermont seniors, as well as their children and grandchildren. Read how repeal would hurt Vermont..
Where to get help with Medicare in Vermont
Reporting Medicare fraud in Vermont
Site provides a downloadable form for reporting Medicare fraud, instructions, and contacts for more information.
What Does Medicare Error, Abuse and Fraud Look Like
Site references and explains Medicare errors, gives specific examples, and provides links to Watchdogs for Medicare fraud.
Educational programs on Medicare fraud
A schedule of presentations on Medicare fraud for Vermont consumers, including descriptions of topics and link to locations and times.
Vermont State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
List of local state health insurance assistance programs (SHIP) in Vermont, contact information, and partnering organizations. SHIPs provide one-on-one counseling and outreach, to Medicare beneficiaries and their families. Help recipients understand, utilize and enroll in Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare supplemental insurance policies, Medicare Savings Programs, long-term care insurance and financing, and [...]
Apply for Medicare benefits on-line
Site provides information on applying for Medicare benefits in Vermont and a link to a tool to apply.
Medicare Help in Vermont
This site lists all Vermont Area Agencies on Aging and provides contact information. Area Agencies on Aging help seniors locate Medicare programs, determine eligibility and enroll. Also provided educational programs on enrolling in Medicare including Medicare Part D.
Medicare & your elected officials
medicarevotes.org
See how members of the Vermont Congressional delegation voted on Medicare.
The cost of repealing Obamacare
How Vermont would fare
Vermont could lose if important protections are undone.
