Tricia Neuman
Tricia Neuman
coverage improvement major million number represents seems unclear virtually
It seems virtually all the 21 million have drug coverage now. It's unclear if the enrollment number represents a major improvement in coverage.
lower moving numbers slower
The numbers are moving in the right direction. But enrollment is lower and slower than projected.
greater impact income
The greater impact could be on low-income people.
adequate choice choices comparison everybody face influenced marketing might others paralyzed people present question seniors sign
Choices can present opportunities, but the question is: What will seniors do when they face so many choices? ... Some will comparison shop, others might be heavily influenced by marketing and some may be paralyzed by so many choices. . . . Not everybody should sign up, because some people already have adequate coverage.
divided favorable seniors
Seniors are still divided as to being favorable or unfavorable, but many still don't know enough to have an opinion.
consumer full number point
It will be important to get the full picture. We now know the number of organizations. From a consumer point of view, they may want to know the number of plans.
benefits coverage decided decisions employer good health likely reason revisit stay top
Those that have retiree health benefits have good reason to stay on top of this issue. Even if an employer decided to keep coverage for 2006, it's likely they will revisit these decisions in 2007 and beyond.