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Changes causing Medicare Supplement prices to rise
Advantage plan.
Let’s talk
Medicare
by Toni King
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U.S. Senator
John Cornyn
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-5922
(202) 224-2934
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Houston, TX 77007
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Fax: 202-228-2856
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Ted Cruz
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Governor
Greg Abbott
P.O. Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Info and Referral:
800-843-5789
Opinions: 800-252-9600
governor.state.tx.us/contact
U.S. Representative
Randy Weber Dist. 14
1708 Longworth
House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2831
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U.S. Representative
Pete Olson Dist. 22
2133 Rayburn
House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-5951
6302 W. Broadway, Ste. 220
Pearland, TX 77581
281-485-4855
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State Senator
Larry Taylor Dist. 11
P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711
(512) 463-0111
174 Calder Rd. Ste. 151
League City, TX 77573
281-332-0003
State Representative
Dennis Bonnen
Room CAP 1W.6, Capitol
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 463-0564
122 E. Myrtle
Angleton, TX 77515
(979) 848-1770
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State Representative
Ed Thompson Dist 29
1400 N. Congress Ave., 1N.7
Austin, TX 78701
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768-2910
(512) 463-0707
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service to volunteerism which
includes 50-year member of the
Knights of Columbus #2490, 100
Club member, supporter of both
the El Campo and Louise volunteer
fire departments, assistant Boy
Scout Leader,and as an usher and
member of Nocturnal Adoration at
St. Philip Catholic Church of El
Campo. Dennis’ wife, Carol, was
in attendance to support him in this
recognition.
Green presented information on
the Battle of Medina - Aug. 18,
1813, between the Republican
forces of the Gutierrez-Magee
expedition under Gen. Jose Alvarez
de Toledo y Dubois and a Spanish
royalist army under Gen. Joaquin
de Arredondo.
This bloodiest battle ever fought
on Texas soil took place 20 miles
south of San Antonio in a sandy
oak forest region then called el
encinal de Medina.
Green presented the many facets
of the period which led to this
battle, the outcome affecting the
destinies of Spain, Mexico, the
United States, England and France.
The U.S. was still engaged with
England in the War of 1812, and
The Louisiana Purchase of 1803
between the U.S. and France was
also a part of the political intrigues
of 1813 which Green brought to
life for the attendees.
The Sons of the American
Revolution is the largest male
lineage organization in the U.S.
Each member documents their
lineage back to at least one patriot
who served or provided critical
services during the American
Revolution.
The next meeting of the Cradle
of Texas, Chapter 33 will be at
11:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at Fat Grass
Restaurant, 1717 7th St., Bay City.
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Tom Green, left, and Russel Dart show off some of the awards Dart received by the Sons of the American Revolution. Dart was
honored for his work as state treasurer. Below, Dennis Korenek receives the bronze good citizenship award from club President
Rodney Weems. (Courtesy photos)
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and your husband will have to
do.
Cathy, you have an option to
change from Plan F to other
Medicare Supplement plans
such as plan G or N, but you
must qualify medically. If you
cannot qualify because of a
health issue, then there is a
Medicare Advantage plan which
puts you in control of your
healthcare called a Medicare
Savings Account (MSA).
Let’s discuss the difference:
• Medicare Supplement
Plan G: offer lower rates and the
same Medicare benefits as Plan
F except the Medicare Part B
deductible is not covered and
will be paid for by the enrolled
Medicare beneficiary. Part B
deductible for 2019 is $185.
• Medicare Supplement
Plan N: generally, has lower
premiums than Plan G with
generally more out of pocket.
There is a $20 co pay for a
Cradle of Texas, Chapter 33,
Sons of the American Revolution
held its October meeting at
Dragonfly Cafe in Wharton.
Compatriot Russell Dart of
Pearland was recognized by the
Texas Society of the Sons of the
American Revolution for four
years of service to the Society of
State Treasurer. Recognition
included an award of the State
Silver Good Citizenship Medal,
State Certificate of Distinguished
Service and State Certificate of
Appreciation. Recognition was
presented by Compatriot Tom
Green, former president of the
Texas Society of Sons of the
American Revolution. Green is
also a resident of Pearland.
Compatriot William (“Bill”) C.
Sanders Sr. (Wharton) was
presented with the First Oak Leaf
Cluster National Society’s National
Liberty Medal by Green, for
President of the Texas Society
Sons of the American Revolution.
The Liberty Medal is awarded to
members who bring 10 new
members into the society. Each oak
leaf cluster represents the first line
sponsorship of an additional 10
new members.
Compatriot Winston C. Avera Jr.
(Lake Jackson) was presented with
the chapter president certificate by
Rodney Weems, chapter president.
Avera’s service as president
covered the years of 2017 and
2018.
Dennis Korenek (Louise) was
presented with the chapter bronze
good citizenship medal by Weems.
Korenek was nominated by Chapter
Registrar Bill Sanders for his 28
years of service as a trooper with
the Department of Public Safety,
his 18 years of service as justice of
the peace, Precinct 3, Wharton
County; and his many years of
November’s Confused about
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• Clear Lake/Friendswood
Area-Wednesday, November
13th, 6-8 p.m. at Clear Lake
City Library-Freeman Branch,
16616 Diana Ln, Houston, TX
77062.
• West Houston/Katy-
Thursday, November 21st, 6-8
p.m. at Spring Creek BBQ-
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not provided) 21000 Katy
Freeway, Katy, TX 77449
RSVP either workshop at
832-519-8664 or online at
tonisays.com.
Toni:
We have received a 20 percent
increase in our Plan F Medicare
Supplement. I’m a 70-year-old
female in decent health, but my
husband is undergoing cancer
treatment at MD Anderson.
Also, his cardiologist has
advised him that he may need a
pacemaker.
I’ve understand told that
Medicare Annual Enrollment is
our time to change our Medicare
Supplement plans. I’m
concerned that with the
Medicare Supplement increase
that we may not be able to
afford the premiums with future
increases. Would a Medicare
Advantage plan be a good
option to change to with Fred’s
cancer issues? What we should
do?
Signed Cathy from Richmond
via an email from the insurance
company informing of a renewal
rate adjustment,
In 2015, Congress passed
legislation called “Medicare
Access and CHIP
Reauthorization Act of 2015”
(MACRA) to help the medical
industry by correcting the “Doc
Fix” proposal. MACRA also
made changes to Medicare
Supplement’s plans F and C
which begins Jan. 1,2020.
Those who want to change
their current Medicare
Supplement plan and have had
their Medicare Part B longer
than six months must now
answer underwriting questions
regarding their health as you
information because you do not
have to wait until Medicare
Annual Enrollment to make a
Medicare Supplement change.
You can change your Medicare
Supplement any time during the
year. Medicare Annual
Enrollment is a time to change
your Medicare Advantage plan
or Medicare Part D Prescription
Drug plan
You are not alone with
receiving a Medicare
Supplement plan F increase. It
seems that the Plan F renewal
increase is more than the Plan G
or other Medicare Supplement
plan increases.
Most insurance agents are
finding out about the increases
doctor visit with $50 co pay for
emergency room. Part B
deductible is not covered, and
Part B excess charges are not
paid for by the insurance
company which Plan G includes.
• Medicare Advantage MSA
(Medicare Savings Account):
high deductible Medicare
Advantage health plan plus a
special savings account for
medical expenses. No network...
see any Medicare provider or
facility that will bill the MSA
plan. More MSA (Medicare
Savings Account) plan
information in next week’s
article)
Caution: You can change
your Medicare Supplement
policy at any time.
Do not cancel your existing
policy until you have been
approved by your new Medicare
insurance company whether
choosing a Medicare
Supplement or Medicare
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The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 44, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 3, 2019, newspaper, November 3, 2019; Alvin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1251000/m1/3/: accessed May 22, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Alvin Community College.