Tag: medigap

Medigap Is a Vital Source of Coverage for Low-Income and Rural Beneficiaries

Posted on May 3, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

New data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) show that Medigap is particularly important to low- and moderate-income beneficiaries, especially those living in rural areas. Continue reading →

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Posted in: AHIP, AHIP Studies and Reports, Issue Alert

New Medigap White Paper Evaluates Likely Effects of a Ban on 1st Dollar Coverage in Medigap Plans

Posted on October 21, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

A new AHIP white paper by Cory Capps and David Dranove reviews recent research on the effects of higher cost-sharing on vulnerable subpopulations to: (1) determine the relevance of the general findings of the RAND National Health Insurance Experiment (RAND HIE) to current discussions about cost sharing in Medigap plans; and (2) evaluate the likely effects of a ban on first-dollar coverage in Medigap plans. Continue reading →

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Posted in: AHIP, AHIP White Papers, Issue Alert

Myths and Facts About Medigap

Posted on October 2, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

Much has been written about Medigap in recent months, and often times there are misrepresentations made about the program. Read some myths and facts about the Medigap program. Continue reading →

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Posted in: Fact Check

Kaiser Health News Reports That NAIC Letter to Super Committee Will Say Hands Off Medigap

Posted on September 16, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

State insurance commissioners are preparing to send a letter to the super committee opposing cuts to Medigap. Continue reading →

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Posted in: Issue Alert

9.7 Million Beneficiaries Rely on Medigap for their Health Security New AHIP Report Finds

Posted on July 27, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

A new AHIP report shows that 9.7 million beneficiaries rely on Medigap for their health security. Continue reading →

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Posted in: AHIP, AHIP Studies and Reports, Issue Alert

New Kaiser Report Highlights Impact of Potential Medigap Changes on Seniors

Posted on July 20, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

A new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation examines the impact potential changes to Medigap would have on seniors in the program. Continue reading →

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Posted in: In Case You Missed It, Issue Alert

AHIP Urging Lawmakers to Protect Medigap Coverage

Posted on July 7, 2011 by AHIP Coverage

As Congress debates proposals to reduce the national debt, America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and its member companies are visiting Capitol Hill today urging lawmakers to protect the Medigap coverage on which millions of seniors and people with disabilities rely. Continue reading →

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Posted in: AHIP, AHIP Press Releases, AHIP Studies and Reports, Issue Alert

Nearly 9 in 10 Seniors Satisfied with Medigap

Posted on June 16, 2009 by AHIP Coverage

Medigap policyholders are overwhelmingly satisfied with their coverage and say it provides good value for their money, according to a new survey that was recently released by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP).

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Posted in: Poll Vault