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dflprincess

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76. Do they pay her claims.

Sun Nov 20, 2016, 10:11 PM

Nov 2016

It used to be real hit or miss - even for employees and for things (like preventive care) that was clearly covered. You were always told it was a "coding error" by your doctor. They knew that most people don't bother to even call once when a claim is denied.

When I worked there The Onion came out with an article with the headline "United HealthGroup to try new tactic - may start paying claims". It spread around the company like wildfire causing apoplexy at the Taj Mahal (headquarters building) and a demand that all those emails be deleted and not forwarded.

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Anyone 50 or over who can, I ask you to consider signing up for AARP -- now. [View all] pnwmom Nov 2016 OP

K&R.. spanone Nov 2016 #1

I am in my 30's but I have some friends that signed up even though hrmjustin Nov 2016 #2

No org will be perfect but we need them in the fight to retain Social Security and Medicare -- pnwmom Nov 2016 #4

Agree. But, I don't remember AARP oppposing Medicare Advantage Plans that Hoyt Nov 2016 #3

Under Paul Ryan's plan, these vouchers (I prefer to call them coupons) are for a specific amount, pnwmom Nov 2016 #5

Just remember the AARP profits from their endorsed Advantage Plans. Hoyt Nov 2016 #8

The fact that they benefit from Medicare advantage plans doesn't mean pnwmom Nov 2016 #9

What I've read of Ryan's plan, the traditional Medicare program will still be an option. Hoyt Nov 2016 #11

No, it won't work the same. Ryan's plan would be a voucher providing a limited amount of coverage, pnwmom Nov 2016 #14

This says differently, Ryan's plan "will keep traditional Medicare for those who want it." Hoyt Nov 2016 #17

This is what it says: pnwmom Nov 2016 #18

Never said it did. You can pay for the traditional program if you want free choice of Hoyt Nov 2016 #21

You're still not acknowledging why this would NOT be comparable to the Medicare we have now. pnwmom Nov 2016 #23

You can buy into traditional Medicare if you want 70%, but as I said long ago up thread, it Hoyt Nov 2016 #37

No, that's what you're not getting right. You wouldn't get the 70%. You'd just get pnwmom Nov 2016 #47

And straight from the medicare.gov website crosinski Nov 2016 #38

I honestly believe GOPers main problem with Medicare & Obamacare is they were enacted by Democrats, Hoyt Nov 2016 #56

Fine point, but Medicare covers 80%. As a cancer patient on Medicare, moonscape Nov 2016 #46

Techinically, 80%, but they don't cover prescription drugs and some other things, so 70% is kind of Hoyt Nov 2016 #54

The problems some I know had with Advantage is for moonscape Nov 2016 #66

Yes ... 80% crosinski Nov 2016 #62

Have you looked into medi-gap plans in your area, if there are any? pangaia Nov 2016 #91

Thanks. I currently am on Original Medicare and do have moonscape Nov 2016 #95

I have some reservations about AARP Blue Idaho Nov 2016 #6

I urge any members to proactively communicate with AARP about the position you want them to take. nt pnwmom Nov 2016 #7

Thank you for the suggestion. I emailed them. spooky3 Nov 2016 #78

K&R! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #10

It is hard for me to think of them as anything other than annabanana Nov 2016 #12

Their influence could be the biggest weapon we have in the fight against Paul Ryan's pnwmom Nov 2016 #16

They pull this shit, it is OVER for their party. duffyduff Nov 2016 #20

I've been eligible to join for five years now hfojvt Nov 2016 #13

The Obamacare subsidies end when a person is eligible for Medicare. But Trump wants to end it all. pnwmom Nov 2016 #15

I somewhat agree. One day, young folks are going to say screw the elderly. Hoyt Nov 2016 #19

I guess the young tend to forget... paleotn Nov 2016 #29

I view it like that too, but when the young are paying more in premiums to subsidize the elderly, Hoyt Nov 2016 #36

1,200 crosinski Nov 2016 #44

I happen to have lived on that amount hfojvt Nov 2016 #104

This has been the case since the day Medicare began. DURHAM D Nov 2016 #81

no, it is taking advantage hfojvt Nov 2016 #103

AARP will never get any of my money Boomer Nov 2016 #22

They listened to their members and withdrew from ALEC. pnwmom Nov 2016 #24

Sorry, but I'm not buying this retraction Boomer Nov 2016 #26

What organization does meet your standards that is fighting for Medicare and Social Security? n/t pnwmom Nov 2016 #27

agreed Skittles Nov 2016 #33

Which Year Is Your Calendar Showing? ProfessorGAC Nov 2016 #40

from what I know, AARP is an insurance clearinghouse wordpix Nov 2016 #115

When Bush went on his tour to privatize Social Security he asked, "How powerful can one lobby be?".. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2016 #25

Use to be the 3rd rail of American politics..... paleotn Nov 2016 #32

Medicare used to cover EVERYTHING. It's become quietly partially privatized for years.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2016 #41

Medicare never covered everything and never drugs at all radical noodle Nov 2016 #82

Already a member. n/t Tess49 Nov 2016 #28

I don't like them edhopper Nov 2016 #30

I don't like them either Gymbo Nov 2016 #34

We have been members for several years Omaha Steve Nov 2016 #31

AARP also endorsed California's Prop 61 to keep prescription costs down IcyPeas Nov 2016 #35

Lol! I remember when DU HATED the AARP. cwydro Nov 2016 #39

I still hate them, and I don't need them. I think they're using this to gain new members. MADem Nov 2016 #45

I totally agree with your last statement. cwydro Nov 2016 #55

FUCK AARP! lonestarnot Nov 2016 #60

I'm sure that sentiment will hurt them. cwydro Nov 2016 #69

I read someplace that eh 'donut hole' will also be REPEALED. We are in serious trouble as riversedge Nov 2016 #106

Sorry, no. Never. They lost me when they put Big Pharma ahead of seniors' wellbeing. n/t TygrBright Nov 2016 #42

They lost me a long time ago when they marybourg Nov 2016 #72

I don't believe they'll go the distance. MADem Nov 2016 #43

They fought against Social Security privatization when Bush tried to do it. pnwmom Nov 2016 #49

The legislature is rolling over for Donald like submissive puppies. MADem Nov 2016 #96

Oh, please. There is no mandate to destroy SS and Medicare. duffyduff Nov 2016 #89

No--they'll (cough) "IMPROVE" it with privitization. MADem Nov 2016 #94

They will never get away with it. You are really cynical, which is a shame. duffyduff Nov 2016 #99

Like I said, they did it with "inviolable" military retirement pay. MADem Nov 2016 #101

Joined just now! A Brand New World Nov 2016 #48

Good advice! Sunny05 Nov 2016 #50

I understand they are part of United Health Care Equinox Moon Nov 2016 #51

My mom has had that for 20 yrs as her Medigap plan. Why is it so bad? n/t pnwmom Nov 2016 #52

I know just a little... Equinox Moon Nov 2016 #57

Heard the same item on Hartmann show turbinetree Nov 2016 #83

Do they pay her claims. dflprincess Nov 2016 #76

My mother-in-law had United until she died radical noodle Nov 2016 #84

Not part of it, just in bed with it. dflprincess Nov 2016 #75

That is the company that they promote radical noodle Nov 2016 #85

Also, AARP is so invasive for a "non-profit" Equinox Moon Nov 2016 #107

I quit a while back because they were being fooled into privatizing medicare. UCmeNdc Nov 2016 #53

Did they make an endorsement this time around. They endorsed bushitler. Discount at Denny's isn't lonestarnot Nov 2016 #58

AARP is a non-partisan non-profit that never endorses candidates. pnwmom Nov 2016 #64

Thinking about joining Va Lefty Nov 2016 #59

I don't trust AARP. I've seen what they've done in the past. Nope! NOT ME! Don't count me in on lonestarnot Nov 2016 #61

AARPs Social Security Scare Tactics Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #73

The AARP which gave an award to Paul Ryan? Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #63

FWIW, here is what they said about that award: pnwmom Nov 2016 #67

Where do they tell us to which legislation they refer so we can judge for ourselves Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #68

Google is your friend. cwydro Nov 2016 #70

Um yeah, I know about google. Already google it and was unable to find the specific Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #71

See my post below. duffyduff Nov 2016 #92

He was one of many to receive an award duffyduff Nov 2016 #90

I had my doubts randr Nov 2016 #65

AARP is in the bag with "Medicare Advantage". Which is not Medicare. YOHABLO Nov 2016 #74

No one is forced to buy it n/t radical noodle Nov 2016 #88

So those of you who are against AARP, what do you suggest as an alternative? duffyduff Nov 2016 #77

An alternative to what? Organizations working to protect Social Security? Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #93

Read my post above about that "award." duffyduff Nov 2016 #98

Sorry your reading comprehension skills are so poor Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2016 #116

I'm already a member radical noodle Nov 2016 #79

SS and Medicare will NOT be destroyed because it would destroy the GOP. duffyduff Nov 2016 #87

AARP is a useless outfit selling insurance. Scruffy1 Nov 2016 #80

Something that is totally ineffective. At least AARP has a record of shooting this shit down. n/t duffyduff Nov 2016 #86

They're LOBBYISTS--and they favor the Insurance Industry AND Big Pharma. MADem Nov 2016 #105

Oh FFS. All of these outfits have lobbyists. I haven't read one logical thing you have said. duffyduff Nov 2016 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve Nov 2016 #111

I have been a member since I was 50 and plan to stay a member. Thinkingabout Nov 2016 #97

I did tavalon Nov 2016 #100

my mom enrolled me when i was 50. DesertFlower Nov 2016 #102

not just for 50 or over John_Doe80004 Nov 2016 #108

i've resisted signing up since i turned 50 and started hearing from them. barbtries Nov 2016 #110

Ryan wants to slash benefits, privatize, or do away with Medicare and Social Security. pnwmom Nov 2016 #114

Make sure that you buy lots and lots of life insurance. longship Nov 2016 #112

I just renewed my membership last week. Great organization. flying_wahini Nov 2016 #113