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not fooled

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23. This country has turned into an opportunity

Reply to maxrandb (Original post)

Thu Jun 2, 2022, 07:24 PM

Jun 2022

for financial predators to extract every penny possible, including in your declining years so as to leave most people with nothing to pass on or in debt.

Disgusting. And don't forget that even under Biden the scheme to privatize Medicare and force everyone onto private insurance continues apace.

This country is becoming unrecognizable.

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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