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Patterson

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12. My doctor told me NOT to get the Advantage plan

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Wed Aug 30, 2017, 03:54 PM

Aug 2017

He said if he had to refer me to a specialist, it was hard to find one who accepted the Advantage plan. He said there were other reasons, but that trumped everything.

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Any advice on choosing between Medicare Supplemental plans vs Medicare Advantage? [View all] Are_grits_groceries Aug 2017 OP

Here in Florida we have people to help you decide mitch96 Aug 2017 #1

I tried that for my area in SC. Are_grits_groceries Aug 2017 #2

That is a tough one, and part of it depends on needs and affordability. If you want the most still_one Aug 2017 #3

We had a hell of a time cyclonefence Aug 2017 #7

I chose supplemental HAB911 Aug 2017 #4

Good luck! Seriously. mnhtnbb Aug 2017 #5

I just signed up for my supplemental last week. SharonClark Aug 2017 #6

I am a healthcare provider and when the time comes I will choose traditional Medicare Tanuki Aug 2017 #8

Medicare Advantage works great for me [knock on wood]. Hieronymus Aug 2017 #9

IIRC Advantage has VERY skinny benefits if you have to be hospitalized. trof Aug 2017 #10

I would think twice before getting an advantage plan. If the cost outweighs the Nanjeanne Aug 2017 #11

My doctor told me NOT to get the Advantage plan Patterson Aug 2017 #12

Our group Advantage plan covers all. UTUSN Aug 2017 #13

My husband's decision will be extremely easy. pnwmom Aug 2017 #14