Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Are Insurers Exploiting Health Care Debate To Mislead Seniors And Drum Up Business?

0
Posted

Are Insurers Exploiting Health Care Debate To Mislead Seniors And Drum Up Business?

0

A mailer being sent by health insurers to seniors, and obtained by TPMmuckraker, seeks to exploit fears about Congressional changes to the health care system to sell supplemental insurance. And it contains false claims about “new” reductions in Medicare benefits imposed by Congress. Yesterday, 66-year-old Donna Price of Battle Ground, Washington, received this official-looking mailer in a pull-apart envelope from direct mail firm Target Leads (aka TL Service Center). It announces: “IMPORTANT: NEW MEDICARE CHANGES.” And continues: “Your Medicare benefits have been reduced by Congress due to increases in your Deductibles and ‘Part A’ Co-Insurance payment. Now, Medicare pays less of your health care cost and you are responsible for the unpaid balance.” At the bottom, the mailer notes “Tim Manry, licensed insurance agent” may get in touch if you return the card with your contact information. Manry is the Seattle branch manager for Connecticut-based insurance company Futurity First. The Web

Related Questions

Thanksgiving questions

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.