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ariadne0614

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45. Of course.

Thu Dec 7, 2023, 07:23 AM

Dec 2023

I mistakenly assumed that my implied “yes” was obvious in the reply title—“I’m pretty sure that freedom of choice is a given on DU.” Sorry.

Lecture? Maybe it wouldn’t have been perceived that way if I’d had the time to do a separate post to share my personal experience. I was busy making cranberry sauce muffins, and it was time to mix the dry ingredients with the wet ones.

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I signed up today for a regular medical supplement program for Medicare [View all] chillfactor Dec 2023 OP

What is the name of the hospital and where are they located? former9thward Dec 2023 #1

Excellent Choice! leftieNanner Dec 2023 #2

You won't be sorry! My wife and I love our supplemental plans NewHendoLib Dec 2023 #3

I'm happy for your choice BlueIdaho Dec 2023 #4

I'm pretty sure that freedom of choice is a given on DU. ariadne0614 Dec 2023 #8

Yes or No BlueIdaho Dec 2023 #10

Why do you think you are owed an answer? nt DURHAM D Dec 2023 #11

Why do you think BlueIdaho Dec 2023 #28

Geez. Nobody in DU is taking your right to choose away. yardwork Dec 2023 #12

Everyone has an absolute right to make a mistake. Scottie Mom Dec 2023 #14

I'll take that as a no. BlueIdaho Dec 2023 #30

Lol! Scottie Mom Dec 2023 #43

I think the pleas of don't buy advantage are coming from a good place...but hey we each interpret things GuppyGal Dec 2023 #15

I think anyone who believes they can judge another BlueIdaho Dec 2023 #32

Even if the poster doesn't support it (which he or she does) senseandsensibility Dec 2023 #19

Do I have the right to participate BlueIdaho Dec 2023 #33

Kind of combative, don't you think ? grandpamike1 Dec 2023 #21

No really... BlueIdaho Dec 2023 #34

Of course. ariadne0614 Dec 2023 #45

I think it's fine to warn folks! MissB Dec 2023 #13

I think the government has an obligation to protect consumers from exploitation. Voltaire2 Dec 2023 #40

What is a ballpark monthy cost for the supplements? senseandsensibility Dec 2023 #5

Same here. This is my first year on Medicare. No way I'm getting scammed by advantage plans. we can do it Dec 2023 #6

I've had a United Healthcare Advantage plan for 9 years now and it's no scam for me. elocs Dec 2023 #18

I've got that plan. Had it for 3 years. OAITW r.2.0 Dec 2023 #26

I am still confused and conflicted intrepidity Dec 2023 #7

Good for you! llmart Dec 2023 #9

How much is level G plan? senseandsensibility Dec 2023 #16

Different companies charge different amounts. Native Dec 2023 #20

Thanks for the answer senseandsensibility Dec 2023 #22

I chose the cheapest company with the best rating. Also, don't forget to check out the high deductible plan G option.... Native Dec 2023 #35

Plan G llmart Dec 2023 #27

My plan grandpamike1 Dec 2023 #24

I believe they have eliminated Plan F. llmart Dec 2023 #31

I resigned to keep my Advantage plan because it's been great for me. elocs Dec 2023 #17

I've had a simular experience. Haggard Celine Dec 2023 #42

I'm lucky because I've gotten no calls or texts, just some mail. I love my Advantage Plan, it's been great for me. n/t elocs Dec 2023 #46

I signed up for Medicare part d XanaDUer2 Dec 2023 #23

Medicare, rare benefit of aging. surfered Dec 2023 #25

GWB was not president in 1997 MichMan Dec 2023 #44

MA plans SCAMS imo Iwasthere Dec 2023 #29

$600 a month? dpibel Dec 2023 #38

So DU skews both old and wealthy dpibel Dec 2023 #36

UPDATE - Exactly - and don't forget drug coverage TexasBushwhacker Dec 2023 #41

My rheumatologist wants to do an MRI on my back slightlv Dec 2023 #37

Ditto here. Good choice. c-rational Dec 2023 #39