November 2008
We are now approaching the period of time when you are encouraged to evaluate your existing Medicare insurance coverage.
Our accepted Medicare Advantage plans will not change for 2009 and we will continue to accept employer-sponsored plans.
2009 Accepted Medicare Advantage Insurance Companies
| Company Name | Plan Type |
| Puget Sound Health Partners | Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) |
| Regence Blue Shield Medicare Advantage | Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) |
| Secure Horizons | Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) |
| Sierra Health & Life | Private Fee For Service Health Plan (PFFSHP) |
We want you to have accurate and unbiased information about which plan will work best for you. For this reason, we continue to rely on VibrantUSA, a local agency specializing in Medicare insurance, to help our patients compare their Medicare insurance options. VibrantUSA represents all Lakeshore Clinic endorsed Medicare Advantage plans, their staff has been extensively trained to work with our patients, and there is never a fee for their services (they are paid directly by the insurance companies). VibrantUSA also specializes in Medicare Part D, and they are able to assist you in finding the right prescription coverage for your specific medication needs. Remember that we do not accept all Medicare Advantage Plans.
If you would like to review information on our endorsed Medicare Advantage plans, please call VibrantUSA, toll free, at 1-866-733-5111 or visit them online at www.vibrantusa.com.
Sincerely,
The Physicians of Lakeshore Clinic
