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Wonder Why

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13. Not true. If you go back to regular Medicare, there are no insurance companies involved. However, if you

Reply to snowybirdie (Reply #5)

Mon Sep 23, 2024, 04:37 PM

Sep 2024

want to add a Medigap policy to cover the deductible portion of Medicare, then what you say is correct.

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More Than 500,000 Americans Set to Lose Their Medicare Advantage Plans [View all] dalton99a Sep 2024 OP

Does that mean that MA subscribers can return to traditional Medicare? no_hypocrisy Sep 2024 #1

I sure hope they can. Another reason to choose original Medicare. You won't be cancelled. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #2

Agreed 👍 anciano Sep 2024 #6

I've gone traditional nt XanaDUer2 Sep 2024 #24

Original Medicare Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Sep 2024 #32

I can see the conflict because of your positive experience with HealthPartners. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #43

Thanks much for your perspective. I'm leaning more toward Original Medicare in the hopes that Harris/Walz win and Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Sep 2024 #48

They can get another Avantage plan Abnredleg Sep 2024 #3

Great! I'll get my 94 year old mother on the web, or phone to pick a new plan right away maxrandb Sep 2024 #9

I do not think a Supplement Plan can make them go through underwriting Desert grandma Sep 2024 #12

We're talking Advantage plans, not supplements Abnredleg Sep 2024 #16

Ok...what about if an Advantage Plan leaves the state? Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Sep 2024 #33

I think Rebl2 Sep 2024 #17

Yes. Desert grandma Sep 2024 #10

I have a Plan F Medigap through AARP. That is no longer available to new people. It covers deductible also. Wonder Why Sep 2024 #14

I have that plan also and wouldn't dream of changing. brer cat Sep 2024 #21

Mom has that. Wasn't an option for me Maeve Sep 2024 #26

I have exactly what you have and I wouldn't have it any other way. llmart Sep 2024 #19

That's exactly what happened to someone I know several years ago Raven123 Sep 2024 #27

They can return to the basic traditional medicare and to any part D (the drug) part karynnj Sep 2024 #20

Yes if your plan is no longer offered. Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #28

Depends on where you live. AZ8theist Sep 2024 #31

That was my experience in Colorado. I decided to change from United Health Advantage likesmountains 52 Sep 2024 #39

Exactly AZ8theist Sep 2024 #40

I can't return to traditional Medicare--I never had it because I could never afford it. elocs Sep 2024 #37

You still have to pay the Part B deductible of $240..... AZ8theist Sep 2024 #41

Nope. Because I am on Medicaid my MA plan has dual care coverage with Medicare the first payer, then Medicaid elocs Sep 2024 #46

Yes, I did not account for those on Medicaid... AZ8theist Sep 2024 #47

it costs the taxpayers PLENTY Skittles Sep 2024 #44

Ma only wants patients they know they can make money off of questionseverything Sep 2024 #4

+1. This is what happens when Medicare is privatized and becomes profit-driven. dalton99a Sep 2024 #11

While we definitely need to control the price of medicare questionseverything Sep 2024 #15

This is what happens when anything is privatized. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2024 #45

Those tempted to sign up snowybirdie Sep 2024 #5

Not true. If you go back to regular Medicare, there are no insurance companies involved. However, if you Wonder Why Sep 2024 #13

Getting that 20% covered is easiest when you're first signing up questionseverything Sep 2024 #18

Right. And cheapest. Wonder Why Sep 2024 #22

Wealthcare doesn't work. America ranks worst in the world for health care--despite spending trillions CousinIT Sep 2024 #7

Best care process: New Zealand ...... groundloop Sep 2024 #34

Those considering Advantage Plans snowybirdie Sep 2024 #8

Advantage plans ARE NOT MEDICARE!! AZ8theist Sep 2024 #42

Fortunately, there is guaranteed issue for MediGap if the MA plan leaves your are. Silent Type Sep 2024 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author ailsagirl Sep 2024 #25

scammers not making enough PROFIT from your HEALTHCARE Skittles Sep 2024 #29

They can't profit from old sick people so of course it's time to throw them away. onecaliberal Sep 2024 #30

Well, I'm old but not sick although I did have a cold 16 years ago. elocs Sep 2024 #38

While the ACA was a huge improvement, we desperately need much better..... groundloop Sep 2024 #35

Our union negotiates for Medicare Advantage every two years. We had Humana they always doc03 Sep 2024 #36