Healthcare Benefits For California's Senior Citizens

Their premiums would be lowered because Medicare would no longer be overpaying private medical insurance plans. Presently even the 66% of seniors not taking part in Medicare Advantage are overpaying thanks to high premiums. Most couples pay about $90 extra annually to help fund private medical insurance plans. The new healthcare reform bill cuts such payments.

There would be major savings on prescription drug costs. About 794,999 seniors in California fall into the "doughnut hole" of coverage. This can mean on average $4080 in out-of-pocket costs annually. However, the reform bill would slash this amount by 50%.

Free preventative services would be covered. Any recommended preventative testing would be free of charge. Presently a $842 colonoscopy is billed to seniors at $19,510. Free wellness visits would also be covered.