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Ziggysmom

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14. My husband is dumping his advantage plan that has a $4500/year out of pocket!

Reply to slightlv (Reply #9)

Thu Jun 2, 2022, 07:04 PM

Jun 2022

We have a friend who is a licensed independent insurance agent helping. I had looked online and Medicare just has the 800 number listed for getting out of advantage plans ☹️

https://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/types-of-medicare-health-plans/medicare-advantage-plans/join-switch-or-drop-a-medicare-advantage-plan

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Asst Living, Nursing Home, Medicare "Advantage", Medicaid for mom - I just want space to breath [View all] maxrandb Jun 2022 OP

You are absolutely right about traditional Medicare v. Advantage plans. Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #1

Our medical system is a mess, and Medicare for all is not a panacea. spooky3 Jun 2022 #2

It's not a panacea edhopper Jun 2022 #11

the "Advantage" scams are sickening Skittles Jun 2022 #3

My rheumatologist Rebl2 Jun 2022 #4

I feel your pain. Diamond_Dog Jun 2022 #5

Very glad my 'supplemental' is bc/bs as retired federal employee elleng Jun 2022 #6

Except not fooled Jun 2022 #21

Network seems to be pretty wide; haven't run into any probs, but elleng Jun 2022 #22

I would never recommend a Medicare Advantage plan. llmart Jun 2022 #7

This country sucks XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #8

"My country actively works against me" renate Jun 2022 #10

I burst into tears this morning XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #19

Medicare Advantage slightlv Jun 2022 #9

My husband is dumping his advantage plan that has a $4500/year out of pocket! Ziggysmom Jun 2022 #14

I have my supplemental plan through AARP dhol82 Jun 2022 #15

Find a SHINE counselor in your state. Tadpole Raisin Jun 2022 #18

It is all true. Fucked up, but true. twodogsbarking Jun 2022 #12

Went straight up traditional for my Mom. Xolodno Jun 2022 #13

I hope your mom doesn't also have a reverse mortgage. Liberal In Texas Jun 2022 #16

But we are living longer often because of our system. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2022 #17

And millions of dollars in equipment. trof Jun 2022 #24

yup. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2022 #37

There is no advantage with Medicare Advantage. Historic NY Jun 2022 #20

This country has turned into an opportunity not fooled Jun 2022 #23

going thru this with my 92 yo uncle...all others in his family dead..hes my uncle by marriage... samnsara Jun 2022 #25

It is truly a FUCKED UP system. All of it. My only suggestion, having gone through this with mom Evolve Dammit Jun 2022 #26

Yep, you can judge the ethics of a country by how they treat the very old, and the very young. Caliman73 Jun 2022 #27

My gods. This is so scary. I am so sorry for your mom & your situation -- and scared for myself Hekate Jun 2022 #28

We have Medicare Advantage. trof Jun 2022 #29

Just don't get really sick. You'll hate it. erronis Jun 2022 #30

So far, so good. trof Jun 2022 #31

My mom died eleven years ago Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2022 #32

Omg max - cilla4progress Jun 2022 #33

Thanks. I am not so much angry with the care providers maxrandb Jun 2022 #35

Sorry to Hear About Your Difficulties with Your Mom's Care - There May Be Some Options. waterwatcher123 Jun 2022 #34

Thanks for the suggestions maxrandb Jun 2022 #36

Sure - good luck again with your mom. waterwatcher123 Jun 2022 #38

Some previous discussion on Medicare Advantage keithbvadu2 Jun 2022 #39

K&R Demovictory9 Jun 2022 #40