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In reply to the discussion: UnitedHealth drops 1 million seniors, the biggest Medicare purge in two decades. [View all]radical noodle
(10,479 posts)77. Yes it is
But many doctors around here won't touch patients with Advantage plans. It's the first thing out of their mouths when you call about becoming a new patient. I understand why people buy Advantage plans but I suspect that there's a reason so many doctors around here refuse it. If you can get good docs in your area to accept it, that's great. I'd probably keep it too.
We do what we have to do.
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UnitedHealth drops 1 million seniors, the biggest Medicare purge in two decades. [View all]
JustKay
19 hrs ago
OP
Unfortunately they do provide a bit of coverage for some things that traditional Medicare doesn't such as dental.
cstanleytech
13 hrs ago
#54
And This After All The Advertising UHC Did For It's Advantage Plan Over The Recent Open Enrollment Period......
global1
19 hrs ago
#3
I'll take a cynical guess (without actually doing any research for the truth)
InstantGratification
19 hrs ago
#7
Or in regions where the general population can't afford the premiums and hospital bills
ChicagoTeamster
18 hrs ago
#21
They are discontinuing less profitable plans. They are not getting out of the market. (n/t)
thesquanderer
19 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
18 hrs ago
#16
Are they offering you a different policy to replace the one that is cancelled?
FakeNoose
17 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
18 hrs ago
#9
They may be purging the seniors who are costing them the most for medical care.
Lonestarblue
18 hrs ago
#23
BTW, if United HealthCare MA drops you, they HAVE to accept you into one of their supplement plans ...
Auggie
18 hrs ago
#17
As of May 2025 - $1m in base salary and $60m in stock that vests in 2028
Ruby the Liberal
16 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
16 hrs ago
#38
Nope. All they are doing is dropping MA plans that aren't making them enough money.
Ms. Toad
18 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
13 hrs ago
#53
Another example of why Medicare Advantage is anything but for consumers!
SheltieLover
13 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
12 hrs ago
#56
And just a thought; other countries with single payer don't worry about this total horseshit. Another uniquely American
Evolve Dammit
11 hrs ago
#62
And meanwhile, a few billionaires are getting a tax break and a few extra yachts
Blue Owl
9 hrs ago
#65