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65. And meanwhile, a few billionaires are getting a tax break and a few extra yachts

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UnitedHealth drops 1 million seniors, the biggest Medicare purge in two decades. [View all] JustKay 12 hrs ago OP

It is not a Medicare purge gab13by13 11 hrs ago #1

Though I am not eligible ClaudetteCC 11 hrs ago #2

...for us but a great deal for them. ret5hd 11 hrs ago #5

That's why I call them Medicare Disadvantage programs. Wonder Why 2 hrs ago #63

One of the great tip offs in life paleotn 9 hrs ago #33

Unfortunately they do provide a bit of coverage for some things that traditional Medicare doesn't such as dental. cstanleytech 5 hrs ago #54

And This After All The Advertising UHC Did For It's Advantage Plan Over The Recent Open Enrollment Period...... global1 11 hrs ago #3

I'll take a cynical guess (without actually doing any research for the truth) InstantGratification 11 hrs ago #7

It doesn't work that way. Ms. Toad 11 hrs ago #12

Or in regions where the general population can't afford the premiums and hospital bills ChicagoTeamster 10 hrs ago #21

Exactly LogDog75 6 hrs ago #48

Precisely! SheltieLover 5 hrs ago #51

They are discontinuing less profitable plans. They are not getting out of the market. (n/t) thesquanderer 11 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 11 hrs ago #16

Are they offering you a different policy to replace the one that is cancelled? FakeNoose 9 hrs ago #32

There are only three ways to get out of Medicare Advantage scott free IbogaProject 5 hrs ago #55

However, that 80% is calculated against Medicare's approved amount yellowdogintexas 4 hrs ago #57

They need to be catapulted into the sun Ruby the Liberal 9 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 11 hrs ago #9

They may be purging the seniors who are costing them the most for medical care. Lonestarblue 10 hrs ago #23

Good points. See my answer SCantiGOP 9 hrs ago #35

Free Luigi! intheflow 11 hrs ago #4

This! lonely bird 8 hrs ago #41

$26.3 million Seinan Sensei 5 hrs ago #49

I agree with your assessment, JustKay. nt Trueblue Texan 11 hrs ago #6

My mother's MA plan was dropped by UnitedHealth last year ... Auggie 11 hrs ago #10

BTW, if United HealthCare MA drops you, they HAVE to accept you into one of their supplement plans ... Auggie 11 hrs ago #17

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

As of May 2025 - $1m in base salary and $60m in stock that vests in 2028 Ruby the Liberal 9 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 8 hrs ago #38

It may well be the devil as to Medicare Advantage - Ms. Toad 11 hrs ago #13

Both my wife and I have AARP/UHC PCB66 11 hrs ago #18

Nope. All they are doing is dropping MA plans that aren't making them enough money. Ms. Toad 10 hrs ago #22

Just curious... how much is Plan F? jmbar2 10 hrs ago #29

That depends on your age radical noodle 8 hrs ago #45

Pricy, but still a bargain compared to what others are facing. jmbar2 7 hrs ago #47

Yes, and at our age radical noodle 3 hrs ago #59

What happens in a situation like? jmbar2 1 hr ago #64

Have to disagree.MedicareAdvantage through United Akakoji 11 hrs ago #14

Is it true . . . AverageOldGuy 11 hrs ago #15

No, you'll need to get a Part D drug plan and might Emile 10 hrs ago #20

I believe snowybirdie 10 hrs ago #27

Think pre-existing conditions Soul_of_Wit 8 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 5 hrs ago #53

They advertise that you can count on them. NGeorgian 10 hrs ago #19

Health insurance companies terminate Advantage plans every year dlk 10 hrs ago #24

Does that mean they get to resume normal medicare wo penalties? IbogaProject 10 hrs ago #25

Original Medicare covers 80%, the patient is responsible for 20% dlk 10 hrs ago #28

Your premium can be increased Soul_of_Wit 7 hrs ago #46

I will always remember TNNurse 10 hrs ago #26

I would expect nothing less from UH - TBF 9 hrs ago #30

None of my doctors take it, so they hate it too. joanbarnes 9 hrs ago #31

Stay away from Medicare Advantage plans SCantiGOP 9 hrs ago #34

And yet it gets HUGE financial support from AARP Grins 8 hrs ago #39

Time for canceling AARP. Sessuch 5 hrs ago #50

My parents Rebl2 8 hrs ago #40

I'm starting on my second year of Medicare LittleGirl 8 hrs ago #42

I have had UHC advantage for 5 years. 1WorldHope 8 hrs ago #43

Another example of why Medicare Advantage is anything but for consumers! SheltieLover 5 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 5 hrs ago #56

My Advantage plan did me a favor and dropped it's plan. Joinfortmill 3 hrs ago #58

They just wanted the money and always have. Faux pas 3 hrs ago #60

STAY CLEAR OF ANY AND ALL ADVANTAGE PLANS vapor2 3 hrs ago #61

And just a thought; other countries with single payer don't worry about this total horseshit. Another uniquely American Evolve Dammit 3 hrs ago #62

And meanwhile, a few billionaires are getting a tax break and a few extra yachts Blue Owl 1 hr ago #65

Mangione must have had an impact pfitz59 1 hr ago #66

Look around, America. Have you B.See 14 min ago #67