I have received a number of comments that make claims about the new Medicare Advantage option replacing what was available to retirees under TRIP.
I simply am not posting those comments until more information comes out from IEA and other official sources. I am aware that there are problems using only those sources.
I, like many readers, cannot yet wrap my head around all the changes and I don’t want to spread false information, even if the intent of the correspondent is good (and I believe in most cases it is).
I will try to post information as it becomes available that is correct and verifiable.
Fred Klonsky 
Fred believe that you and I share the same understanding of the world around us. You are my trusted source!
I sent an Email to Governor Quinn appealing to him to initiate a review of CMS decision not to have the option of Federal Medicare and mainstream supplemental/drug coverage. Neither of my two doctors will accept Medicare Advantage and my hospital of choice has no contract plans for 2014 with any of the plans that CMS has chosen. I verified this information by phone with the doctors and the hospital. I hope others will flood the governors office with similar pleas.
Thanks for your caution. Between erroneous information and the snail-mail crap we receive that imitates an official governmental appearance, being certain about any of this is very difficult. It is especially difficult for Illinois retirees who now reside in other states.
Adding more to the mix:
Forwarded message ———- From: Irtapres Date: Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 3:17 PM Subject: Re: Health Insurance To: sharon hayhurst
IRTA has done its homework and has a plan it could sponsor. The decision on whether to do so depends on whether the offering from the state is a much better deal. Like you we are waiting for details to be released. There is a seven-day objection period for the firms that did not win the contracts.
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