Medicare resources: Virginia
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About Medicare in Virginia
Open enrollment begins again October 15
In 2011, 47,672,971 Americans were listed as Medicare beneficiaries. Of those receiving Medicare benefits, 1,155,428 were Virginia residents. That means that 14.3 percent of Virginia'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 Virginia was 6,158 million dollars - or 2.0% of total U.S. Medicare spending. That spending was marked a 6.9% increase from 1995 (to 2004). The average spending per Virginia beneficiary was $6,373.
In 2011, 155,941 of Virginia Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Figures from 2010 show that 460,599 Virginia Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in stand-alone prescription drug plans, while 460,599 were enrolled in Medicare Advantage Drug Plans.
How do VA 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]
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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 Virginia senior citizens.
How repeal would hurt Virginia seniors
The GOP's proposal to repeal President Obama's Affordable Care Act could wipe out critical consumer protections and cost savings for Virginia seniors, as well as their children and grandchildren. Read how repeal would hurt Virginia..
Where to get help with Medicare in Virginia
Bill paying services (Virginia)
Bill paying services are for older adults or people in Virginia with disabilities who need help with budgeting or paying bills. List of programs and services, associated costs and link to more information.
Additional Prescription Assistance Programs (Virginia)
List of prescription assistance programs in Virginia, areas served, and contact information. Includes low-income subsidy through Social Security, state pharmacy assistance, prescription drug discount, state-wide company sponsors.
Prescription Drug Assistance Programs in Virginia
Links to information on Medicare Part D, Medicare drug discount card, phRMA patient assistance programs.
Area aging services – Virginia Navigator
Search by keyword and zip code for specific services to include: assistive technology, bill paying services, caregiver support, credit counseling, health care and insurance, homemaker/chore/companion services, Medicaid and other state programs, nutrition/food assistance, respite care, personal care, self advocacy.
Area Agency on Aging locator for Virginia
Search by zip code to find your Area Agency on Aging in Virginia.
Virginia Department for the Aging
Maps to locate aging services center in Virginia by county. These organizations connect you with a range of aging services to help you remain independent or for other long-term care supports.
Medicare & your elected officials
medicarevotes.org
See how members of the Virginia Congressional delegation voted on Medicare.
The cost of repealing Obamacare
How Virginia would fare
Virginia could lose if important protections are undone.
