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In reply to the discussion: medicare etc [View all]ProfessorGAC
(68,627 posts)24. I Chose Advantage Plan
Not me, but my wife. But, in 6 more months I hit Medicare, so I'll be going Advantage, too.
We're very pleased with my wife's plan, so we'll cover me the same way.
Depending on insurer & networks, I've hear supplementals are better. But, we found this Advantage plan to be the best coverage per cost.
Admittedly, we have the resources that we're not looking for the cheapest option. Just the best deal for what we get.
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that sounds good, and did you have a choice or did employer choose supplemental over advantage?
Kali
Feb 2021
#11
Medicare A, B, supplemental, (BCBS - a G plan), D (Clear Springs). whoops revising a bit
NewHendoLib
Feb 2021
#3
narrow networks are a real problem if you travel out of your local area
yellowdogintexas
Feb 2021
#38
i don't think advnatage plans cover the gap but i've never looked that deep into it
Takket
Feb 2021
#20
You do understand that hospitalization is covered under Part A fully except for deductibles?
Big Blue Marble
Feb 2021
#22
If you can afford $150 - $250 a month for a supplement, that is probably the most flexible way to go
Hoyt
Feb 2021
#23
My income is my SS of $870 a month. I share my bills with Jeannie who has a job.
panader0
Feb 2021
#44
If you are eligible for Medicare you have a choice between an Advantage plan or Medicare
in2herbs
Feb 2021
#45
Advantage is private insurance and they can really screw with you when you need it the most.
Liberal In Texas
Feb 2021
#52