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In reply to the discussion: Whats The Issue On Medicare Advantage Plans..... [View all]
splunge63
(159 posts)16. if you like health insurance (having bean counters making decisions), get Medicare "Advantage"
then pray you don't get seriously sick. what a scam
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Medicare Advantage Plans will no longer be accepted at the hospitals in my county that belong
Deuxcents
Oct 2024
#3
We need more and different small businesses making our own medical supplies in this country.
Jit423
Oct 2024
#64
Those same hospitals are going to end up denying original Medicare as well...
Demsrule86
Oct 2024
#72
That is how it is SUPPOSED to work, but unlike traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans rely heavily on
PA Democrat
Oct 2024
#67
It is how it has worked for me...and most of you advocating original Medicare are on
Demsrule86
Oct 2024
#73
Original Medicare doesn't ' have givebacks' now. But some Advantage plans return Part B
Demsrule86
Nov 2024
#121
Every year individual plans can change details such as premiums, copays and deductibles as well as the "perks"
PA Democrat
Oct 2024
#107
What ever you call the original Medicare plans that pay the 20% Medicare doesn't cover
Demsrule86
Nov 2024
#122
You are misinformed as to how Medicare supplement plans work. Part G Supplement Plans (the most common type plan)
PA Democrat
Nov 2024
#150
That is not true. Advantage must cover the same thing as Medicare...hospice care is
Demsrule86
Nov 2024
#133
Medicare advantage plans are designed by the insurance company to maximize profit or income.
Jacson6
Oct 2024
#5
MA sales people receive $626 for first year (sign-up commission) and $313 every year after that (automatic renewals)
dalton99a
Oct 2024
#111
wowie. That helps me figure out who among the navigators or whatever they are called now, to choose from.
mahina
Nov 2024
#144
you know out of network doctors which is why I have a plan that covers that...if I amw
Demsrule86
Nov 2024
#125
I have been sick since July of 22. My care has cost millions. I spent 46 days in the
Demsrule86
Nov 2024
#128
Cherry picking and lemon dropping. Medicare Advantage isn't Medicare, it's private insurance
Gaugamela
Oct 2024
#11
It started under Clinton and was updated under Bush. I'll give you that. It's called
Gaugamela
Oct 2024
#33
I'm not for taking something away from over half Medicare beneficiaries because some don't
Silent Type
Oct 2024
#51
I agree that we can't pull the rug out from half of recipients. The problem is that
Gaugamela
Oct 2024
#52
Me too. Now, here's the question-- If we could get a few GOPers to support MFA that is based
Silent Type
Oct 2024
#55
We're in agreement on this. Of course, MFA won't pass under current conditions,
Gaugamela
Nov 2024
#135
It probably looked like a good temporary compromise at the time. Please see post #139 below.
Gaugamela
Nov 2024
#140
It was designed to attract participants by offering lower premiums, and thus transfer the whole program
Gaugamela
Nov 2024
#139
And so does Medigap...what is the difference? Advantage is more affordable...and you
Demsrule86
Nov 2024
#138
It is part C of Medicare. I suggest you google it. And frankly I post so folks realize they
Demsrule86
Nov 2024
#129
Medicare Advantage is Corporate owned and is not original Medicare. They hook some people
Deuxcents
Oct 2024
#15
You can get back into Medicare, but you will pay a monthly penalty, and pre-existing conditions
Gaugamela
Oct 2024
#35
That doesn't sound right... you should have no trouble getting back into Original Medicare WITHOUT penalties
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 2024
#43
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) administers Medicare, a federal health insurance program
Deuxcents
Oct 2024
#47
if you like health insurance (having bean counters making decisions), get Medicare "Advantage"
splunge63
Oct 2024
#16
Standard Medicare with a Medi-Gap Plan (supplemental plan) and Part D (drugs) is the best decision overall.
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 2024
#19
Financial issues usually trump Medi-gap benefits. Can't argue with that.
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 2024
#45
Wow, if you spend that kind of money a month for an advantage plan why didn't you stick with Original Medicare with a
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz
Oct 2024
#46
I have Medicare A and B. I pay out of pocket for my scripts...about $90.00/qtr.
OAITW r.2.0
Oct 2024
#49
I have Kaiser, which is a closed system - they are the provider and the insurer.
Sibelius Fan
Oct 2024
#32
Medicare "Advantage" is another gift from the GWB years. It's an attempt to privatize Medicare.
OMGWTF
Oct 2024
#34
Original Medicare has limits on that too. And facilities will cut you off if they think
Silent Type
Oct 2024
#48
I am below the poverty level poor, retired, and an MA plan is hands down all I can afford.
elocs
Oct 2024
#63
The main reason that I am not screwed is that I have great health for someone 72.
elocs
Nov 2024
#166
+1. Project 2025 would make Medicare Advantage the default option for enrollees
dalton99a
Oct 2024
#66
I just signed up for Medicare, but am not retired, so I still have employer insurance.
haele
Oct 2024
#68
Once on an advantage plan, it can be impossible in some states to revert to medicare. Also, they're not paying all claim
lindysalsagal
Oct 2024
#70
My clinic and many others have stopped taking Medicare Advantage because
travelingthrulife
Nov 2024
#118
I have an elderly neighbor who wishes she hadn't signed up for Medicare Advantage
dalton99a
Nov 2024
#119
You can choose Medicare Advantage at any time; in most states, you only have ONE chance to choose Medicare
Ms. Toad
Nov 2024
#143
+1. Medicare Advantage plans will get between $500 and $600 billion from the government next year
dalton99a
Nov 2024
#145
The only exception to going back to Orignal Medicare with a guarantee Medigap plan
Desert grandma
Nov 2024
#160