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Joinfortmill

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38. Me too, but I will add

Thu Oct 19, 2023, 09:00 AM

Oct 2023

You need to do your homework. I always choose a PPO, which allows folks to go out of network, doesn't require a referral to see a specialist and doesn't require you have a primary care doctor. I also always choose a well known national provider like Aetna or Humana. One caveat, if you choose Plan C, it does limits your ability to change your mind and get traditional Medicare to a few specific circumstances.

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It's Now Open Season on Seniors: 'Medicare Disadvantage.' Unsolicited Calls, Aggressive Ads [View all] appalachiablue Oct 2023 OP

Medical care for elders isn't a matter of insurance risk. The_Casual_Observer Oct 2023 #1

K&R! dchill Oct 2023 #2

City and State retirees over 65 should be required to take standard Medicare instead of MA MichMan Oct 2023 #3

If you are a senior, every year at least Progressive dog Oct 2023 #4

+1. Don't believe the 51% of Medicare beneficiaries who choose Advantage Plans are as stupid as some Silent Type Oct 2023 #6

No, there is no guarantee of a medigap policy Progressive dog Oct 2023 #9

The seniors to choose Medicare Advantage plans aren't idiots, but they're wrong. pnwmom Oct 2023 #12

They are getting better care Progressive dog Oct 2023 #18

Medicare Advantage Plans often Deny Needed Care, Federal Report Finds pnwmom Oct 2023 #19

I have never been denied any necessary care. Progressive dog Oct 2023 #23

Your belief is wrong. The report was produced by the Inspector General's office of HHS. pnwmom Oct 2023 #24

I have no problem fixing problems with Progressive dog Oct 2023 #25

You made the broad claim that Medicare Advantage holders are getting better care pnwmom Oct 2023 #27

Fortunately, they all have the choice of leaving the plan Progressive dog Oct 2023 #29

The Insurance Companies' plan to bankrupt Medicare is Medicare Advantage Scottie Mom Oct 2023 #5

Simple, it was passed by Congress and signed by Prez Clinton. At time, it was called Medicare Part C Silent Type Oct 2023 #7

I really resent the use of that word for Private Medical Insurance. EOM Scottie Mom Oct 2023 #8

Yes. blue neen Oct 2023 #10

This: If you choose Medicare Advantage you may not be able to get medigap coverage erronis Oct 2023 #11

Advantage plans are all good Demobrat Oct 2023 #13

Progressive Dog at #18 insists you have access to all the same doctors! There are so many pnwmom Oct 2023 #20

I hope they don't. Demobrat Oct 2023 #26

I just went through updating mine and hubs' plans. slightlv Oct 2023 #14

Bush did Part D, IIRC. Qutzupalotl Oct 2023 #16

I hate that effing donut hole. MurrayDelph Oct 2023 #17

If you want your health care managed by an insurance mnhtnbb Oct 2023 #15

Thanks, mnhtnbb. pnwmom Oct 2023 #21

All supplement plans with the same letter offer the same coverage. Demobrat Oct 2023 #22

Do you have any advice about deciding? nt pnwmom Oct 2023 #28

I did end up working with a broker Demobrat Oct 2023 #31

Thanks! nt pnwmom Oct 2023 #32

G does not pay the Medicare A and B deductible which in 2023 are: airplaneman Oct 2023 #36

So much disinformation on this thread. trof Oct 2023 #30

Yeah, coming from the MA proponents. pnwmom Oct 2023 #33

I'm being treated for prostate cancer and colon cancer. trof Oct 2023 #34

I'm glad it's worked out for you. But that's a roll of the dice I wouldn't advise pnwmom Oct 2023 #35

Me too, but I will add Joinfortmill Oct 2023 #38

I keep on reading posts here on DU talking about the horrors PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2023 #37

Me too. Had a brain aneurysm fixed. Joinfortmill Oct 2023 #39