We often hear health care discussed in terms of big numbers — millions and billions. Take diabetes, for example. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 26 million Americans have diabetes and its treatment and impact cost about $245 billion a year.
But what number matters most to people who are making decisions about their own health? One.
That's because each of us would ideally like one health plan that addresses our own individual set of needs and concerns. For seniors dealing with chronic conditions like diabetes, there's a specific type of health care coverage designed to do just that: the Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan.