How Medicare Advantage has worked for me

Like most Mainers in retirement, I look forward to having more time to pursue my passions for as long as possible. Staying healthy will allow me that opportunity. That is why I selected a Medicare Advantage option for my Medicare coverage.

Medicare Advantage plans provide access to a full spectrum of health care coverage with affordable choices. Some plans even charge no premium and offer full service coverage, including prescription drugs. The important thing was I was able to tailor my coverage to fit my needs.

Today, I have access to quality medical care including an array of wellness and preventative services. It’s a pleasure to see how the benefits of a Medicare Advantage plan fit together to stay well; diagnose illness, injury and disease as early as possible; and respond with prompt, effective and high-quality care.

I am just entering the retirement years, but was glad to have Medicare Advantage options and expect to rely on this type of coverage for years to come. This will only be possible if our elected leaders in Washington will continue to support it in a bipartisan manner. I plan on checking each candidate’s stance on the Medicare Advantage programs before I vote. After all, with my health and well-being at stake, I can’t afford not to.

Gary Tormollan

Waterville

Originally published in the Bangor Daily News