Seniors' Medigap premiums to rise by 9%
Michigan seniors will see a 9% increase in their monthly Medigap premiums with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, effective Aug. 1, according to a settlement with state regulators announced Tuesday. Medigap -- also known as supplemental Medicare -- helps pay for care not covered by basic Medicare. The insurer has more than 200,000 Medigap policyholders.

Blues, attorney general agree on Medigap rates for seniors
Jay Greene - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will increase Medicare supplemental rates 9 percent on Aug. 1 instead of a proposed 21.7 percent, under a settlement reached with Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette.

Covering the Bases: Switching between Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plan
I am 75 years old and had a Medigap plan since I was 65. I was discouraged because the premium had increased. This past January, I decided to try a Medicare Advantage plan because the premium cost was reasonable. My Advantage Plan does cover my medicines. However, I am finding the copayments I must pay for medical services are adding up. In addition, the new plan is too restrictive on the ...

AARP supports Medigap-discrimination-ending legislation that doesn t exist yet
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) does support Sen. John Kerry s plan to stop Medigap plan providers from discriminating against seniors with preexisting conditions.