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Letter: Seniors should consider Medical Advantage plans
March 4, 2022
Originally published in the Conway Daily Sun
When the COVID-19 pandemic first struck, like many people my age, I was genuinely concerned. Given my age and pre-existing conditions, the virus posed a real concern for my health. I wanted to take every possible precaution. In those early days we didn’t even have the vaccine, so I tried to socially distance and avoid crowds as much as possible.
As someone with medical issues who requires regular doctor visits, I worried visiting my doctor and being stuck in a waiting room around others who might potentially be carrying the virus. Luckily, I am on a Medicare Advantage plan that covers tele-health visits, so I was able to continue to see my doctor and receive the care I needed without any added risk.
I share this story for two reasons. First, I do like to encourage folks my age to take a serious look at Medicare Advantage because it really does offer more benefits than traditional Medicare and is so easy to access. Secondly, I want our elected officials in Washington to continue to support Medicare Advantage because so many seniors in our state and around our country rely on that coverage.
Peggy Desrosiers
Center Conway
