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In reply to the discussion: UnitedHealth drops 1 million seniors, the biggest Medicare purge in two decades. [View all]llmart
(17,306 posts)71. The poster didn't say that Plan F was an Advantage plan.
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).
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UnitedHealth drops 1 million seniors, the biggest Medicare purge in two decades. [View all]
JustKay
16 hrs ago
OP
Unfortunately they do provide a bit of coverage for some things that traditional Medicare doesn't such as dental.
cstanleytech
10 hrs ago
#54
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
Or in regions where the general population can't afford the premiums and hospital bills
ChicagoTeamster
15 hrs ago
#21
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
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
BTW, if United HealthCare MA drops you, they HAVE to accept you into one of their supplement plans ...
Auggie
15 hrs ago
#17
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
Nope. All they are doing is dropping MA plans that aren't making them enough money.
Ms. Toad
15 hrs ago
#22
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
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
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