Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

llmart

(17,306 posts)
71. The poster didn't say that Plan F was an Advantage plan.
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:25 PM
3 hrs ago

Also, Plan F was discontinued for any new enrollees after a certain year - can't remember right now which year - but when I enrolled I chose Plan G which was almost the same coverage as Plan F but maybe a slightly higher deductible. My monthly bill is $242 for just me. I think that's very reasonable. I had a major surgery two years ago where the bills added up to over $65,000 and I didn't pay a penny.

I would never get an Advantage plan. As someone else said on this thread, you never know what's going to happen to you. I am a very healthy 76 year old, but I had a freaky benign tumor that required major surgery to remove and some facial reconstruction (basically two surgeries at one time).

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

It is not a Medicare purge gab13by13 16 hrs ago #1
Though I am not eligible ClaudetteCC 16 hrs ago #2
...for us but a great deal for them. ret5hd 16 hrs ago #5
That's why I call them Medicare Disadvantage programs. Wonder Why 7 hrs ago #63
One of the great tip offs in life paleotn 14 hrs ago #33
Unfortunately they do provide a bit of coverage for some things that traditional Medicare doesn't such as dental. cstanleytech 10 hrs ago #54
Yes, $400 for eye wear, free eye exam, $1000 for dental at140 2 hrs ago #73
And This After All The Advertising UHC Did For It's Advantage Plan Over The Recent Open Enrollment Period...... global1 16 hrs ago #3
I'll take a cynical guess (without actually doing any research for the truth) InstantGratification 16 hrs ago #7
It doesn't work that way. Ms. Toad 15 hrs ago #12
Or in regions where the general population can't afford the premiums and hospital bills ChicagoTeamster 15 hrs ago #21
Exactly LogDog75 11 hrs ago #48
Precisely! SheltieLover 10 hrs ago #51
They are discontinuing less profitable plans. They are not getting out of the market. (n/t) thesquanderer 16 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 15 hrs ago #16
Are they offering you a different policy to replace the one that is cancelled? FakeNoose 14 hrs ago #32
There are only three ways to get out of Medicare Advantage scott free IbogaProject 10 hrs ago #55
However, that 80% is calculated against Medicare's approved amount yellowdogintexas 9 hrs ago #57
They need to be catapulted into the sun Ruby the Liberal 13 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 16 hrs ago #9
They may be purging the seniors who are costing them the most for medical care. Lonestarblue 15 hrs ago #23
Good points. See my answer SCantiGOP 14 hrs ago #35
Free Luigi! intheflow 16 hrs ago #4
This! lonely bird 13 hrs ago #41
$26.3 million Seinan Sensei 10 hrs ago #49
It's a failure of capitalism (or a crime, imho). nt Duncan Grant 4 hrs ago #68
It wouldn't matter anyway jfz9580m 2 hrs ago #74
I agree with your assessment, JustKay. nt Trueblue Texan 16 hrs ago #6
My mother's MA plan was dropped by UnitedHealth last year ... Auggie 16 hrs ago #10
BTW, if United HealthCare MA drops you, they HAVE to accept you into one of their supplement plans ... Auggie 15 hrs ago #17
How many of those people who were dropped voted for Trump? Botany 15 hrs ago #11
As of May 2025 - $1m in base salary and $60m in stock that vests in 2028 Ruby the Liberal 13 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 13 hrs ago #38
It may well be the devil as to Medicare Advantage - Ms. Toad 15 hrs ago #13
Both my wife and I have AARP/UHC PCB66 15 hrs ago #18
Nope. All they are doing is dropping MA plans that aren't making them enough money. Ms. Toad 15 hrs ago #22
Just curious... how much is Plan F? jmbar2 14 hrs ago #29
That depends on your age radical noodle 12 hrs ago #45
Pricy, but still a bargain compared to what others are facing. jmbar2 12 hrs ago #47
Yes, and at our age radical noodle 8 hrs ago #59
What happens in a situation like? jmbar2 6 hrs ago #64
I honestly don't know radical noodle 10 min ago #76
Is the $432.36 Karma13612 26 min ago #75
Yes it is radical noodle 3 min ago #77
Have to disagree.MedicareAdvantage through United Akakoji 15 hrs ago #14
Plan F is NOT Medicare Advantage,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, NGeorgian 3 hrs ago #70
The poster didn't say that Plan F was an Advantage plan. llmart 3 hrs ago #71
Is it true . . . AverageOldGuy 15 hrs ago #15
No, you'll need to get a Part D drug plan and might Emile 15 hrs ago #20
I believe snowybirdie 14 hrs ago #27
Think pre-existing conditions Soul_of_Wit 12 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 10 hrs ago #53
They advertise that you can count on them. NGeorgian 15 hrs ago #19
Health insurance companies terminate Advantage plans every year dlk 15 hrs ago #24
Does that mean they get to resume normal medicare wo penalties? IbogaProject 15 hrs ago #25
Original Medicare covers 80%, the patient is responsible for 20% dlk 14 hrs ago #28
Your premium can be increased Soul_of_Wit 12 hrs ago #46
I will always remember TNNurse 15 hrs ago #26
I would expect nothing less from UH - TBF 14 hrs ago #30
None of my doctors take it, so they hate it too. joanbarnes 14 hrs ago #31
Stay away from Medicare Advantage plans SCantiGOP 14 hrs ago #34
And yet it gets HUGE financial support from AARP Grins 13 hrs ago #39
Time for canceling AARP. Sessuch 10 hrs ago #50
My parents Rebl2 13 hrs ago #40
I'm starting on my second year of Medicare LittleGirl 13 hrs ago #42
I have had UHC advantage for 5 years. 1WorldHope 13 hrs ago #43
Another example of why Medicare Advantage is anything but for consumers! SheltieLover 10 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 10 hrs ago #56
My Advantage plan did me a favor and dropped it's plan. Joinfortmill 8 hrs ago #58
They just wanted the money and always have. Faux pas 8 hrs ago #60
STAY CLEAR OF ANY AND ALL ADVANTAGE PLANS vapor2 8 hrs ago #61
And just a thought; other countries with single payer don't worry about this total horseshit. Another uniquely American Evolve Dammit 8 hrs ago #62
And meanwhile, a few billionaires are getting a tax break and a few extra yachts Blue Owl 6 hrs ago #65
Mangione must have had an impact pfitz59 5 hrs ago #66
Look around, America. Have you B.See 5 hrs ago #67
It's been more than 20 years since I worked at UnitedHealth dflprincess 3 hrs ago #69
jerks jfz9580m 2 hrs ago #72
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»UnitedHealth drops 1 mill...»Reply #71