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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] OhNo-Really Nov 2019 OP

Rec and bookmarking to watch later backtoblue Nov 2019 #1

I cancelled AARP United Healthcare OhNo-Really Jan 2020 #114

Interesting Dan Nov 2019 #2

My parents had TriCare. OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #3

Wife says that Dan Nov 2019 #5

Thank you. So a Sup Plan too OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #9

United Health Care through AARP Dan Nov 2019 #25

Wow! $130 plus $235 x 2 a month? Holy cow 🐮 OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #30

I did not go with an Advantage plan for just the reasons you mentioned. I went with regular vsrazdem Nov 2019 #29

Thank you so much. This is very helpful OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #32

Not necessarily, but you need to talk to someone about getting back on regular Medicare and vsrazdem Nov 2019 #48

Awesome. Will do! OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #52

As I understand it, Plan F recipients Dan Nov 2019 #63

Yes they will be. However, no new participants will be enrolling, so the pool of premium vsrazdem Nov 2019 #68

Personally I doubt it, because Dan Nov 2019 #71

No, the supplemental plans G and F are underwritten by private insurance companies. vsrazdem Nov 2019 #73

I also have TriCare for my supplemental insurance to Medicare. northoftheborder Nov 2019 #107

I wish everyone could have TriCare OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #109

I agree, Medicare has been great. broiles Nov 2019 #104

I can't imagine what kind of insurance you have on beyond Medicare. Frustratedlady Nov 2019 #4

The poster stated he/she has an Advantage plan, not a supplemental. llmart Nov 2019 #24

Thanks. I haven't explored the various plans for years, so I don't know what it is, either. Frustratedlady Nov 2019 #75

Thanks for this matt819 Nov 2019 #6

Regular Medicare with a supplemental (Plan F for me) is the best way to go. DURHAM D Nov 2019 #7

Plan F is nice, but no longer available to new subscribers. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2019 #19

G is the new F, same coverage besides it does not cover the $185 deductable from Part B krawhitham Nov 2019 #44

As I understand it, plan F will be available if you were at least on Plan A by Jan 1,2020 dflprincess Nov 2019 #79

That's good news. I thought it was already cut off. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2019 #91

Advantage Plans are no charge. The amount deducted from your OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #34

Advantage Plans are the worst krawhitham Nov 2019 #46

I agree. All I had was a back rash 🙄 OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #55

Not me. pangaia Nov 2019 #85

Not mine.. pangaia Nov 2019 #87

I don't think you meant this response for me. ???? nt DURHAM D Nov 2019 #60

I'm easily flummoxed on my tiny iPhone 🥴 OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #67

I gave advantafe with mvp and sometimes i switch to excellus.. pangaia Nov 2019 #86

That happened to some friends of mine Dan Nov 2019 #69

It's so complicated cause Confusion Hides Corruption OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #12

The year I was eligible for Medicare, I received a booklet as does everyone else. llmart Nov 2019 #27

Lesson Learned ☺️ OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #35

I'm happy you saved your sight! OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #56

I don't think you really have to "qualify". It's just one of the supplemental plan choices. llmart Nov 2019 #58

Definitely! OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #62

If you did not choose regular Medicare when you initially enrolled and instead chose an Advantage vsrazdem Nov 2019 #72

No, I didn't have to go through medical underwriting. llmart Nov 2019 #77

There is information below regarding Medicap coverage. vsrazdem Nov 2019 #81

you may not be able to buy a Medigap policy. If you're able to buy one, it may cost more. llmart Nov 2019 #93

That's a pretty decent rate. The cheapest G I could get was 137 a month. vsrazdem Nov 2019 #94

I get a bit of a private grant fund subsidy in my state. llmart Nov 2019 #95

Once you give Costco your medicare D card airplaneman Nov 2019 #65

Post an OP here. Blue_true Nov 2019 #13

I'm up for it next year too shanti Nov 2019 #14

Medicare.gov is the best place to start yellowdogintexas Nov 2019 #37

It looks like AARP is trying to get their people to go onto the United Health Care HMO or PPO dhol82 Nov 2019 #8

These plans suck! OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #10

there are some pharmaceutical discount cards available yellowdogintexas Nov 2019 #45

And they dropped Silver Sneakers OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #11

I have their premium plan dhol82 Nov 2019 #76

I'm happy for you. OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #78

My older brother chose a Doctor that was certified by Medicare when he signed up. Blue_true Nov 2019 #15

Mine accepts it. UHC dropped his group OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #36

I think that you can switch from UHC. Give Medicare a call. nt Blue_true Nov 2019 #42

sometimes the changes are because the provider does not want to yellowdogintexas Nov 2019 #47

He used to see me for $45 cash OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #82

Yes. So far no problems for me. Even provides urgent care and emergency out of the country. emmaverybo Nov 2019 #17

Yes. I agree ☝️ OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #38

My Medicare has been great. leftyladyfrommo Nov 2019 #16

I completely disagree with your assessment . Sherman A1 Nov 2019 #18

I think each state is different OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #41

Medicare.gov Sherman A1 Nov 2019 #74

It is not about states. Blue_true Nov 2019 #97

Medicare is medicare Phaedrus1776 Nov 2019 #20

Medicare.gov has online tools too yellowdogintexas Nov 2019 #49

Yes. And those tools were excellent for my brother. Blue_true Nov 2019 #98

For Medicare Part D if your assets are less then $12k you can apply for extra help KWR65 Nov 2019 #21

I have been pleased with Medicare mnhtnbb Nov 2019 #22

Get a supplemental plan. UHC has one. Get Plan G. llmart Nov 2019 #23

Thanks to you & others I will OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #57

You are very welcome. llmart Nov 2019 #59

Go to Medicare.gov first. If you have issues call Medicare. Blue_true Nov 2019 #99

Warren is brilliant! dlk Nov 2019 #26

THIS - I am the Mother in Elizabeth Warren's iconic family! Backseat Driver Nov 2019 #28

Does your county/city have a Dept. of Aging Services, or Habibi Nov 2019 #31

the state certainly should yellowdogintexas Nov 2019 #50

Great suggestion OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #51

I love Medicare. stopbush Nov 2019 #33

It works for me, elleng Nov 2019 #39

Not as much as not having Medicare. Iggo Nov 2019 #40

Quit your bitchin'. democratisphere Nov 2019 #43

Quit your own bitchin Triloon Nov 2019 #66

Wait till they add Medicare Part F, G, H, I, J...........X, Y and Z. democratisphere Nov 2019 #70

It not free either like most Americans think krawhitham Nov 2019 #53

Not sure it would work that way MichMan Nov 2019 #64

In NM, I have Medicare thru Presbyterian Hospital - Presbyterian Senior Care womanofthehills Nov 2019 #54

You actually have a Medicare Advantage Plan that combines the same coverage Hoyt Nov 2019 #84

How did you get bitten by a rattlesnake? On your leg? Blue_true Nov 2019 #100

One of my best friends went without medical insurance for 10 years, and was overjoyed when... Hekate Nov 2019 #61

My brother did it. Send her to Medicare.gov, have her choose a top rated Plan B. Blue_true Nov 2019 #101

this shit is deliberately convoluted to make it easy to fleece people Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2019 #80

Wrong. My brother signed up. People need to go to Medicare.gov and do research. Blue_true Nov 2019 #102

not wrong. the complexity is deliberate to favor commercial interests. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2019 #108

Everu area in usa is different. pangaia Nov 2019 #83

My brother lives here in Florida. His Plan B is from a Kentucky company. It has been excellent for Blue_true Nov 2019 #103

We need medical assistance, I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2019 #88

I love Medicare! nancy1942 Nov 2019 #89

Thank you. I've learned this lesson UHC Advantage awful OhNo-Really Nov 2019 #90

What you should do is go the Medicare.gov and find a top rated Plan B provider. Blue_true Nov 2019 #105

Wait - Plan B? cilla4progress Dec 2019 #111

I think Medicare is Plan A, you automatically get enrolled in that. Blue_true Dec 2019 #112

I agree. llmart Nov 2019 #92

Yep, health insurance is rather easy to figure out. Blue_true Nov 2019 #106

Teamsters cilla4progress Nov 2019 #96

No one plan is right for everyone. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2019 #110

Such a great helpful thread. cilla4progress Jan 2020 #113