August 18, 2011

Medicare Advantage Video Transcript

What is Medicare Advantage?

Let's walk through the process of reviewing and purchasing Medicare Advantage plans on PlanPrescriber.

With many Medicare Advantage plans available, each with its own benefits and requirements, it can be complicated finding and choosing the right plan for you. PlanPrescriber optimizes the plan after you input your zip code, prescription drug usage, and existing (or present) insurance plan.

To get started from the home page, make your insurance selection by clicking the "Medicare Advantage Health & Drug Plan" button. Enter your zip code, and then click "Compare Rates".

Or, from the Medicare Advantage page, enter your contact information.

This next page defaults to Medicare Advantage plans that have a drug benefit. If you want to see Medicare Advantage Plans without drug benefits switch to the gray tab.

It is possible to personalize and refine your results and calculate your plan savings by inputting the prescription drugs you regularly use, and telling us which kind of coverage you currently have. To begin personalizing and refining your results, first click the "My Drugs" button to the left, and enter the prescription medications that you routinely use. Enter the first few letters of the medication name and you'll be prompted with a list of medications from which to choose. Click on the right medication name, select the correct dosage, adjust the monthly quantity (if necessary) and then click "Add". Continue entering your medications until you're finished, and then click the "Done" button.

To accurately calculate your savings versus your current Medicare plan coverage, click "Choose Plan" and select your plan from the drop down menu. Then click "Done".

This list presents your savings based on what you've told us about your prescription drug requirements and your existing coverage.

Many plans offer online enrollment which can be fast and convenient. If you are interested in only those plans offering online enrollment options check the appropriate box.

Clicking the Compare checkbox for each and then clicking the "Compare" link at the top of the page displays the plan features side by side so you can make a well informed choice.

Interested in learning more about a specific plan?

Click the "Summary of Benefits" link to learn the specifics of the plan.

If you need to get more information before completing the process or if you get interrupted while reviewing plans go ahead and save your Plan Results so you can pick up where you left off at a later time.

If you need help at any point in the process, you can speak directly with a licensed agent by dialing this number.