This is an exciting and historic time for health care in our nation.
Today, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, we have stronger, more reliable health coverage to help all Americans get or stay healthy. Also, millions of people with Medicare like you have:
■■Taken advantage of expanded benefits like preventive services, cancer screenings, and yearly “Wellness” visits — without paying a dollar out‑of‑pocket.
■■Saved money in the prescription drug coverage gap (“donut hole”) with big
discounts on covered brand-name drugs.
■■Used new tools like Medicare’s Blue Button on MyMedicare.gov.
Speaking of the Blue Button, if you haven’t tried it yet, now’s the best time to check it out. We’ve expanded it to let you view and download even more of your claims information to give you a better picture of your overall health. This can help you make more informed decisions about your care and can help you give your health care providers a more complete view of your health history.
These changes are only the beginning. Starting January 1, 2014, millions of people without Medicare will have access to quality health insurance through the new Health Insurance Marketplace. This means that your family, friends, and neighbors who don’t have health insurance now will have what you love about Medicare — the peace of mind that comes from being covered.
The Marketplace isn’t changing Medicare. No matter how you get Medicare, you’ll still have the benefits and security you have now. Medicare will be here for you, stronger than ever.
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