October 25, 2012

THE FUTURE OF MEDICARE



GUEST: Lisa Lamkins, Advocacy Director, AARP Wisconsin


On this program you will hear the facts about Medicare and how its preservation is structured under the Affordable Care Act.

Lisa Lamkins explains the new preventive screenings benefits and annual wellness exam included in Medicare with no deductible and no co-pay. She also describes the closing of the prescription drug doughnut hole in Medicare Part D. You can continue the conversation on Medicare at www.earnedasay.org.

Find Consumer Reports Free Guides on "Health Reform: Seven Things You Need to Know Now," and "Medicare: 6 Things You Need to Know Now," at: http://www.consumerreports.org/health/insurance/one-year-health-reform-guide-5-11/index.htm