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Seniors rally to support Providence Medicare Plans

An outpouring of handwritten letters (more than 500 in all) arrived this month in response to a direct appeal to members from Providence Health Plans CEO Jack Friedman. Providence has been active in recent months working to safeguard affordable coverage for essential health care services for seniors in Oregon. Read Jack’s appeal to Medicare members (PDF).

Medicare costs have risen less in Oregon than in other parts of the country – in part due the success of companies such as Providence Health Plan that manage cost of care. Members told us how much they appreciate their easy access to doctors and high-quality benefits.

We’re grateful to all our members who have written to share their personal stories, which we will deliver to our U.S. senators.

Why are members grateful for Providence Medicare Plans?

Extra benefits, comprehensive coverage

"If it were not for this plan, we would be buried in medical payments."

Easy billing

"Providence handles all of the billing so we do not have the problems as in Medicare billing. This is a huge benefit."

Excellence in disease management and prevention

"The Providence Medicare Advantage Plans has helped me a great deal with my health problems. If I had traditional Medicare only, I don't think I could get my high blood pressure under control."

Lower copayments than traditional Medicare

"Our Providence Medicare Extra is the most comprehensive and valuable insurance we have ever had."

Peace of mind

"I have had true peace of mind knowing my care was timely, thorough, and covered by Providence Medicare Advantage to an extent beyond Medicare alone."

What else are members saying about Providence Health Plans?

According to the latest Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, members rate Providence Health Plan among the best in delivering easy, efficient, essential care:

  • Higher than the national average in getting care quickly.
  • Among the highest-rated plans in the nation for getting needed prescription drugs.
  • 100 percent said our customer service staff treated them with courtesy and respect.
  • 97 percent said their doctor listened carefully to them.
  • 98 percent said their doctors showed respect for what they had to say.

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