Savvy senior - Aug. 12, 2010

Changes to Medicare Advantage

Dear Savvy Senior

How much will the new health care reform law affect Medicare Advantage? My wife and I have used an Advantage plan for the past three years and would like to find out if we should stay with what we have, or go back to Original Medicare. What can you tell us?

Concerned Retirees

Dear Retirees,

It is true that the new health care reform law will affect many seniors who have a Medicare Advantage plan, but how much change you can expect will depend on where you live and the plan you have. Here’s what you should know.

Less Advantaged

Right now, around 2...