Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Medicare (Dis)Advantage

By Mindy Salango, WV CAG Healthcare Organizer

September was a busy month for our healthcare team! We hosted several events to help demystify Medicare (dis) Advantage plans. Online and in-person events have allowed us to educate those transitioning to Medicare during open enrollment. A recording of the presentation is available here. A very special “thank you” to Dr. Dan Doyle from Physicians for a National Health Program WV for being our guest speaker at these events!  

Speaking of our friends at PNHP, we rallied with them in front of Peak Health on September 30, 2024, as part of a national day of action to educate folks on the dangers of these privatized Medicare plans. Click here to watch some great coverage of this action.

We have been working hard to ensure folks know where to go to get accurate information regarding Medicare (dis) Advantage plans during the open enrollment period. Many of you will be inundated with ads, phone calls, and solicitations trying to lure you into one of these plans. Break free from all the noise and discover what is truly right for you! We want to be your source for facts, not “fringe benefits”!

Open enrollment begins October 15th and runs through December 7th.  

We are scheduling more in-person community events that will give you information on these plans and where to go for unbiased information and advice. Details will be coming soon, so please check our social media channels and wvcag.org for more information. 

Would your group be interested in hosting one of these events? We would love to come and speak to your community or group!  Please contact me at mindy@wvcag.org to schedule.

Have you had a claim for medication, or a procedure denied by a Medicare (dis) Advantage plan?  We need to hear from you! Personal stories make a tremendous impact when educating folks about these programs. If you are willing to share your denial story, you can click here or email me at mindy@wvcag.org.