“Many consumers especially those turning 65 do not differentiate between the various Medicare options,” states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare advocacy organization. “Agents understand there are Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage options. Consumers often refer to them all as simply Medicare.”
The Association analyzed the data of several thousand consumers visiting the organization’s online directory of agents during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). The special time period that ended December 7th is ideally suited for consumers searching for better Medicare Advantage and prescription drug options.
“Thousands of consumers utilized the Association’s…