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Dr. Abhas Gupta2010 was the first year that more

65-year-olds entering Medicare selected Medicare Advantage plans over Medigap plans (also known as Medicare Supplement). The appeal of Medicare Advantage plans con-tinues to grow by 70 percent or more since the passing of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 and in the next five years, it’s expected that the majority of Medicare bene-ficiaries nationwide will be enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans.

Medicare Advantage’s rapid growth is unsurprising as it is struc-turally positioned to deliver seniors with more value than Medigap plans can offer. For example, between 2001 and 2010, average Medigap premi-ums increased 40 percent nationally ($127 to $177), whereas between 2010 and 2017, average Medicare Advantage premiums stayed mostly flat ($44 to $36).

This substantial price discrep-ancy is largely because Medigap premiums are correlated with rising healthcare costs, whereas Medicare Advantage plan premi-ums are dictated by a complicated mix of federal quality bonuses, bid rebates and lower underlying utilization costs. Savvy healthcare providers are able to impact these premiums further. For example, Alameda-based Calyx Health, a doc-tor’s office exclusively for Medicare seniors, believes it can maximize federal bonuses and drive down

costs enough to begin offering its patients zero-dollar premium plans by 2021.

Medicare Advantage plans also have more flexibility than Medigap plans to construct benefit packag-es. For example, several Medicare Advantage plans in Alameda County combine dental, vision, hearing and gym benefits whereas Medigap plan holders must pur-chase these benefits separately.

The evolution of Medicare’s business model is changing the landscape of how seniors receive healthcare. Calyx Advantage, a health insurance agency with unique insights on how these national trends affect Alameda County seniors, offers free con-sultations to help local Medicare beneficiaries find a plan that meets their needs and budget.

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7) is the time of the year when seniors have the opportunity to change their Medicare plans for 2019. For most beneficiaries, any plan changes need to be made before the Friday, Dec. 7, deadline.

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Felix Riego de Dios Marquez Jr. was born in Cavite, Philippines, to Dr. Felix Marquez Sr. and Consuelo Riego de Dios.

He served in the U.S. Navy as an air traffic controller for almost 30 years. He was member of the League of Filipino-American Veterans and other veteran groups.

He remained active into his 90s by gardening, playing Sudoku, bowling, working out at the gym and ballroom dancing.

Felix is survived by his three chil-dren: Felix III, Jesus and LaVerne. He also leaves his grand-daughter Madelyne, d a u g h t e r - i n - l a w Kathy, brother Pat and goddaughter and adopted daughter Carmelita. He was predeceased by his

beautiful wife of 57 years, Henedina.A vigil will be held tomorrow,

Friday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. and a funeral mass follows, Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut St.

Felix R. Marquez Jr.Jan. 10, 1927 – Nov. 20, 2018

William “Bill” de Kleer, a long-time resident of Alameda, passed into the lov-ing arms of our Lord on Oct. 2, 2018. Born in The Netherlands on Nov. 17, 1923, he was the seventh child in a family of 15 children.

He followed in the steps of his grandfather and father by earning his certificate of horticulture and worked in the family greenhouses. After World War II he married Margaretha Roodenburg, in 1951. Seeking a better opportunity, he accepted a sponsorship by an uncle to immi-grate to America, landing in Ripon, Calif., that same year.

A business opportunity brought him to Alameda in 1957 to take over a landscape maintenance com-pany. Alameda offered more than a way to make a living. It offered a strong church family at the Alameda Christian Reformed Church, with many fellow Dutch immigrant fami-lies where he could be of service. He acted as a deacon, an elder, a Sunday School teacher and partici-pated in community outreach.

He shared his love of life through humor, camping, hiking, flying kites and greeting people everywhere he went. He never met a stranger.

He left behind a grand legacy: his loving wife of 67 years, six daugh-

William ‘Bill’ de Kleerters: Johanna, Alisa, Glenda, Marilyn, Diana and Pamela, six sons-in-law, 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchil-dren. They were all touched by his gen-erous, humble spirit and will carry on his positive energy and Godly love.

A celebration of life for Bill will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. at the Alameda Christian Reformed Church, 2914 Encinal Ave.

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Monday, Nov. 19Three cases of grand theft

(auto) reported: at 9:53 a.m. on the 3400 block of Capella Lane; at 4:11 p.m. at the Posey Tube; and at 5:18 p.m. on the 600 block of Willow Street.

Fraud reported at 9:45 p.m. on Park Street.

Battery reported at 10:17 p.m. on the 300 block of Corpus Christi Road.

Two cases of vandalism report-ed: at 10:21 a.m. on the 2900 block of Southwood Drive and at 12:21 p.m. on the Harbor Light Road.

Injury (sidewalk fall) reported at 6:24 p.m. on the 2000 block of Main Street.

Arrest: possession of narcotics at 7:03 p.m. on Blanding Avenue.

Two petty thefts reported.

Tuesday, Nov. 20Grand theft (auto) reported at

4:35 p.m. on the 1700 block of Fifth Street.

Theft reported at 2 p.m. on 2400 block of Mariner Square Drive.

Burglary (at a residence) report-ed at 6:36 p.m. on the 500 block of Grand Street.

Shoplifting reported at 10:53 a.m. on the 2700 block of Fifth.

Firearm turned over at 2 p.m. on West Hornet Avenue.

Property recovered at 9 p.m. on the 1600 block of Park Street.

Arrests: outside warrant at 12:36 p.m. on Wind River Way; carrying a concealed firearm at 11:56 a.m. on the 2200 block of Harbor Bay Parkway; shoplifting at 8 p.m. on the 2700 block of Fifth.

One person detained for psychi-atric evaluation.

Three petty thefts reported.

Wednesday, Nov. 21Burglary (from a vehicle)

reported at 6:33 a.m. on the 1900 block of Webster Street.

Evidence collected at 4:27 p.m. at the intersection of Harbor Bay and Ron Cowan parkways.

Arrest: public intoxication at 7:46 p.m. on the 1700 block of Webster Street.

Two people detained for psychi-atric evaluation.

Thursday, Nov. 22Grand theft (auto) reported at

11:02 a.m. on the 1300 block of Hansen Avenue.

Trespassing reported at 10:23 p.m. on the 700 block of West Essex Drive.

Arson reported at 9:39 p.m. on the 2500 block of Blanding Avenue.

Stolen vehicle located at 11:38 a.m. on the 200 block of Brush Street.

Injury (dog bite) reported at 10:40 p.m. on the 1600 block of Broadway.

Arrests: public intoxication at 1:44 a.m. on the 1300 block of Park Street and at 2:47 p.m. on the 2600 block of Blanding.

One petty theft reported.

Friday, Nov. 23Burglary (at a residence) report-

ed at 3:32 a.m. on the 400 block of Park Street.

Burglary (from a storage unit) reported at 5:26 p.m. on the 1800 block of Webster Street.

Burglary (from a vehicle) reported at 10:16 p.m. on the 2300 block of Shore Line Drive.

Burglary (at a commercial build-ing) reported at 10:53 p.m. on the 800 block of Island Drive.

Fraud reported at 11:44 a.m. on Union Street.

Vehicle damage (caused by fall-en tree) reported at 12:44 p.m. on Tahiti Lane.

Suspicious circumstance report-ed at 12:23 p.m. on Broadway.

Arrest: outside warrant at 4:15 p.m. on Fifth Street.

One person detained for psychi-atric evaluation.

Three petty thefts reported.

Saturday, Nov. 24Grand theft (auto) reported at

8:18 p.m. on the 2300 block Otis Drive.

ID theft reported at 8:25 a.m. on Nason Street.

Three cases of burglary (at commercial buildings) reported: at 12:03 p.m. on the 2600 block of Blanding Avenue; at 2:40 p.m. on the 2600 block of Blanding Avenue; and at 11:57 p.m. on the 2300 block of Santa Clara Avenue.

Battery reported at 2:25 p.m. on the 2200 block of Shore Line Drive.

Vandalism reported at 1:30 p.m. on the 200 block of Singleton Avenue.

Firearm turned over at 1:56 p.m. on Creedon Circle.

Arrest: public intoxication at 7:14 p.m. on the 2600 block of Fifth Street.

One person detained for psychi-atric evaluation.

Four petty thefts reported.

Sunday, Nov. 25Two cases of grand theft (auto)

reported: at 3:34 p.m. at the inter-section of Park Street and Buena Vista Avenue and at 9:25 p.m. on the 1500 block of Sixth Street.

DOA (natural causes) reported at 9:12 a.m. on San Antonio Avenue.

Burglary (from a vehicle) report-ed at 10:23 a.m. at the intersection of Oleander Avenue and Kingston Lane.

Runaway located at 3:14 p.m. on Lincoln Avenue.

Vandalism reported at 9:48 a.m. on the 2200 block of San Antonio Avenue.

Two reports of property recov-ered: at 2:20 p.m. on the 600 block of Westline Drive and at 3:39 p.m. on the 1400 block of Oak Street.

Citation: possession of narcotic paraphernalia at 5:44 p.m. on the 2700 block of Fifth Street.

Arrests: public intoxication at 8:59 p.m. on the 1000 block of Tahiti Lane; local warrant at 9:26 p.m. on Fifth.

One petty theft reported.

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