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littlemissmartypants

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30. The system is extremely complicated...

Fri Oct 17, 2025, 04:42 PM

Oct 2025

And the pharmaceutical and insurance industries manipulate it horrendously. That's one major reason why I don't support 'Medicare For All' suggestions.

If we ever get in power again we need to bring these leeches to heel and enact universal healthcare. No amount of education can adjust for the venture capitalists entanglement in our benefits. That WE paid for and they have been able to sink their claws into with help from past governments.

If there's any money left in the Treasury ...once they (R's) have fullfilled their dreams of comingling it with crypto and tariffs then depositing it in their newly established bank account.

The entire government now is definitely a 'criminal enterprise' like Malcolm Nance has said repeatedly.

Thanks for your reply, dlk.

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I finally have rid myself of United Health Care [View all] moniss Oct 2025 OP

AARP is an insurance broker that shills to seniors. hedda_foil Oct 2025 #1

Long ago they figured out that seniors don't do independent research. Are easily led by the nose. erronis Oct 2025 #7

My union just switched us to them. Pisses me off. 35% denial of claims. Scrivener7 Oct 2025 #2

If you are referring to UHC, Atena, etc. your Doctor should be able to write a letter to them telling them lostincalifornia Oct 2025 #4

As long as you don't need more exotic drugs such as repatha, jardiace, or drugs that aren't generic, lostincalifornia Oct 2025 #3

My deductible is less than $700. I don't know moniss Oct 2025 #5

If it is a non generic newer drug like repatha or one of the GLP1 drugs lostincalifornia Oct 2025 #14

I'm saying I don't understand what you mean by what I put in quotes. moniss Oct 2025 #15

repatha is a different matter. Ms. Toad Oct 2025 #20

Good to know Joinfortmill Oct 2025 #23

That's nonsense. Ms. Toad Oct 2025 #19

Thanks so much for this post - will looking at Well Care for my 2026 Medicare Advantage Plan. n/t iluvtennis Oct 2025 #6

If possible, I would consider getting off the so-called "advantage" plan. littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #10

I totally agree -- MA is bad news. Scottie Mom Oct 2025 #12

Is it ok if I link this to iluvtennis? littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #13

I saw your message for looking at non Medical Care Advantage plan - I will explore all the options. Thank you! n/t iluvtennis Oct 2025 #16

Oh, good! Contact your local Senior Center. They are really helpful. littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #17

Thanks for the info. I'm switching from Advantage plan (qualifying event) to Original Medicare Joinfortmill Oct 2025 #8

Make sure you price check all plans available, Ms. Toad Oct 2025 #21

Thanks much Joinfortmill Oct 2025 #22

Every year, all insurance companies change their Medicare Part D plans dlk Oct 2025 #9

Excellent points. I think some believe that one can... littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #11

Not at all dlk Oct 2025 #27

The system is extremely complicated... littlemissmartypants Oct 2025 #30

Yes, and Rx price gouging is at an entirely new level for 2026 dlk Oct 2025 #31

Insurance companies are free to charge whatever the market will pay for their plans. Ms. Toad Oct 2025 #18

This is the first year that Wellcare is available in my state, and I just signed up for it. Sogo Oct 2025 #24

My point wasn't to sign up for Wellcare - Ms. Toad Oct 2025 #25

I didn't sign up because of anything you said. Sogo Oct 2025 #26

Wellcare is a good option for seniors taking certain generic prescriptions dlk Oct 2025 #28

Plug in your actual drugs - don't go be the generic pricing Ms. Toad Oct 2025 #29