Due to funding cuts and new regulations by the Federal government many Medicare Private Fee For Service Plans will not be available for Jauary 1st 2010.
Many Americans, especially those that travel frequently or live in rural communities have enjoyed having these plans due to the convenience of no-network limitations. The good news is that there are still a couple of PFFS plans that are in for the long haul. Today's Options has notified us that their plans will continue to be offered. Furthermore, you still have many other options available as well.Many companies will be replacing the PFFS Medicare plans with Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO Plans). These plans offer in or out of network coverage. In some cases an HMO plan may work for you as well.We will be adding more blog entries describing the advantages and disadvantage of HMO and PPO plans in the near future and also adding more specific information as it becomes available. You may also visit our main website or www.choicesformedicare.org for more information. Remember that we also have a Toll Free Insurance Helplin at 1-877-300-2214.