subject: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Florida – Helping Medicare Patients Bridge the Medicare Gap [print this page] Many elderly patients have been hit hard by the changes to Medicare. Prescription drugs and medical services that were covered before are now not covered or if they are still covered they are not covered as much as before. This has resulted in a gap in their coverage. It is with this "gap" in mind that many companies such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Florida have developed insurance policies to bridge this gap. These policies are generally referred to as Medigap Policies.
A Medigap policy just does as the name implies. It bridges the gap that Medicare has left. Companies such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Florida offer this type of policy, it comes with a premium that must be paid but it has a specific purpose in mind, it is there to cover what Medicare no longer does. This can be of great value to an elderly patient who is on a fixed income and has been hit hard by the changes in Medicare in recent years. For many without this Medigap policy, they would have to go without needed medications and medical services.
There are many insurance companies that offer Medigap policies so it is important to follow the same guidelines you would use when picking an insurance company for any type of policy. In addition to finding a policy that meets your needs financially and in coverage ways, you also want to be sure that they understand Medicare policies. One such company is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Florida. Blue Cross and Blue Shield have for many years been the company that has helped in the administration of the Medicare program. They understand how it works and what is needed, so they are a good place to start your search.
In the end what company you use for a Medigap policy is a matter of personal choice. But it is wise to use Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Florida's policy as a guideline. Since they are closely connected to how the Medicare program is administered, it just makes sense to use them as a guideline. If you are having a difficult time with figuring out the type of policy you need or other issues, a trained insurance agent can be helpful in unraveling the mystery for you and helping you get the type of policy you need so that you can continue receiving the medication and services you need.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Florida Helping Medicare Patients Bridge the Medicare Gap
