Humana Gold Plus drops 2,063 Medicare members in Santa Cruz County
"Humana Gold Plus is pulling out of our county," said
"That means
They will have the option to sign up for a Medigap supplemental plan and a Part D prescription drug plan. Those who go without a Part D drug plan can be charged a monthly financial penalty for the rest of their lives.
A Medigap policy sold by private companies can help pay some health care costs that government-funded
But King said she worries the combination of premiums for the Medigap policy and the "must-have" Part D plan may be unaffordable.
Part D drug plans vary greatly in terms of costs and coverage.
The Medicare Plan Finder website shows 24 drug options for
Plans can change each year, so it's important to review the costs, drug coverage and pharmacies in the network to see if the current plan meets your needs.
The seniors being dropped by Humana Gold will not find another
In
In
Here is why insurers have backed away from
For years,
In April,
That affected
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