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LogDog75

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48. Exactly

Reply to InstantGratification (Reply #7)

Wed Dec 31, 2025, 01:50 PM

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Seniors who are younger and healthier than older seniors means UnitedHealth doesn't have to pay out as much in healthcare to cover what Medicare doesn't pay for. For them, it's not about the needs of the people they insure but about the needs of their shareholders and company executives.

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UnitedHealth drops 1 million seniors, the biggest Medicare purge in two decades. [View all] JustKay 9 hrs ago OP

It is not a Medicare purge gab13by13 8 hrs ago #1

Though I am not eligible ClaudetteCC 8 hrs ago #2

...for us but a great deal for them. ret5hd 8 hrs ago #5

One of the great tip offs in life paleotn 6 hrs ago #33

Unfortunately they do provide a bit of coverage for some things that traditional Medicare doesn't such as dental. cstanleytech 2 hrs ago #54

And This After All The Advertising UHC Did For It's Advantage Plan Over The Recent Open Enrollment Period...... global1 8 hrs ago #3

I'll take a cynical guess (without actually doing any research for the truth) InstantGratification 8 hrs ago #7

It doesn't work that way. Ms. Toad 8 hrs ago #12

Or in regions where the general population can't afford the premiums and hospital bills ChicagoTeamster 7 hrs ago #21

Exactly LogDog75 3 hrs ago #48

Precisely! SheltieLover 2 hrs ago #51

They are discontinuing less profitable plans. They are not getting out of the market. (n/t) thesquanderer 8 hrs ago #8

That is exactly what they are doing. My husband and I have been with them for years. We have a plan that is no ratchiweenie 7 hrs ago #16

Are they offering you a different policy to replace the one that is cancelled? FakeNoose 6 hrs ago #32

There are only three ways to get out of Medicare Advantage scott free IbogaProject 2 hrs ago #55

However, that 80% is calculated against Medicare's approved amount yellowdogintexas 1 hr ago #57

They need to be catapulted into the sun Ruby the Liberal 6 hrs ago #36

Because they will make many times over than amount in what they get from those who fall for it. (n/y) OldBaldy1701E 8 hrs ago #9

They may be purging the seniors who are costing them the most for medical care. Lonestarblue 7 hrs ago #23

Good points. See my answer SCantiGOP 6 hrs ago #35

Free Luigi! intheflow 8 hrs ago #4

This! lonely bird 5 hrs ago #41

$26.3 million Seinan Sensei 2 hrs ago #49

I agree with your assessment, JustKay. nt Trueblue Texan 8 hrs ago #6

My mother's MA plan was dropped by UnitedHealth last year ... Auggie 8 hrs ago #10

BTW, if United HealthCare MA drops you, they HAVE to accept you into one of their supplement plans ... Auggie 7 hrs ago #17

How many of those people who were dropped voted for Trump? Botany 8 hrs ago #11

As of May 2025 - $1m in base salary and $60m in stock that vests in 2028 Ruby the Liberal 6 hrs ago #37

So I am sure that the 60 million in stocks is untaxed until he taps into it, that when he does he will... Botany 5 hrs ago #38

It may well be the devil as to Medicare Advantage - Ms. Toad 8 hrs ago #13

Both my wife and I have AARP/UHC PCB66 7 hrs ago #18

Nope. All they are doing is dropping MA plans that aren't making them enough money. Ms. Toad 7 hrs ago #22

Just curious... how much is Plan F? jmbar2 6 hrs ago #29

That depends on your age radical noodle 5 hrs ago #45

Pricy, but still a bargain compared to what others are facing. jmbar2 4 hrs ago #47

Yes, and at our age radical noodle 36 min ago #59

Have to disagree.MedicareAdvantage through United Akakoji 8 hrs ago #14

Is it true . . . AverageOldGuy 8 hrs ago #15

No, you'll need to get a Part D drug plan and might Emile 7 hrs ago #20

I believe snowybirdie 7 hrs ago #27

Think pre-existing conditions Soul_of_Wit 5 hrs ago #44

I think the plan canceling is a special event which is like landing on a lucky space on a board game IbogaProject 2 hrs ago #53

They advertise that you can count on them. NGeorgian 7 hrs ago #19

Health insurance companies terminate Advantage plans every year dlk 7 hrs ago #24

Does that mean they get to resume normal medicare wo penalties? IbogaProject 7 hrs ago #25

Original Medicare covers 80%, the patient is responsible for 20% dlk 7 hrs ago #28

Your premium can be increased Soul_of_Wit 4 hrs ago #46

I will always remember TNNurse 7 hrs ago #26

I would expect nothing less from UH - TBF 6 hrs ago #30

None of my doctors take it, so they hate it too. joanbarnes 6 hrs ago #31

Stay away from Medicare Advantage plans SCantiGOP 6 hrs ago #34

And yet it gets HUGE financial support from AARP Grins 5 hrs ago #39

Time for canceling AARP. Sessuch 2 hrs ago #50

My parents Rebl2 5 hrs ago #40

I'm starting on my second year of Medicare LittleGirl 5 hrs ago #42

I have had UHC advantage for 5 years. 1WorldHope 5 hrs ago #43

Another example of why Medicare Advantage is anything but for consumers! SheltieLover 2 hrs ago #52

I agree. UH was the devil when it was my employer's insurance. No way was I using them for Medicare. catrose 2 hrs ago #56

My Advantage plan did me a favor and dropped it's plan. Joinfortmill 51 min ago #58

They just wanted the money and always have. Faux pas 35 min ago #60

STAY CLEAR OF ANY AND ALL ADVANTAGE PLANS vapor2 25 min ago #61

And just a thought; other countries with single payer don't worry about this total horseshit. Another uniquely American Evolve Dammit 15 min ago #62