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radical noodle

(10,479 posts)
77. Yes it is
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 01:26 AM
2 hrs ago

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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It is not a Medicare purge gab13by13 19 hrs ago #1
Though I am not eligible ClaudetteCC 19 hrs ago #2
...for us but a great deal for them. ret5hd 19 hrs ago #5
That's why I call them Medicare Disadvantage programs. Wonder Why 10 hrs ago #63
One of the great tip offs in life paleotn 17 hrs ago #33
Unfortunately they do provide a bit of coverage for some things that traditional Medicare doesn't such as dental. cstanleytech 13 hrs ago #54
Yes, $400 for eye wear, free eye exam, $1000 for dental at140 5 hrs ago #73
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
It doesn't work that way. Ms. Toad 18 hrs ago #12
Or in regions where the general population can't afford the premiums and hospital bills ChicagoTeamster 18 hrs ago #21
Exactly LogDog75 14 hrs ago #48
Precisely! SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #51
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
There are only three ways to get out of Medicare Advantage scott free IbogaProject 13 hrs ago #55
However, that 80% is calculated against Medicare's approved amount yellowdogintexas 12 hrs ago #57
They need to be catapulted into the sun Ruby the Liberal 16 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 18 hrs ago #9
They may be purging the seniors who are costing them the most for medical care. Lonestarblue 18 hrs ago #23
Good points. See my answer SCantiGOP 16 hrs ago #35
Free Luigi! intheflow 19 hrs ago #4
This! lonely bird 16 hrs ago #41
$26.3 million Seinan Sensei 13 hrs ago #49
It's a failure of capitalism (or a crime, imho). nt Duncan Grant 7 hrs ago #68
It wouldn't matter anyway jfz9580m 5 hrs ago #74
I agree with your assessment, JustKay. nt Trueblue Texan 19 hrs ago #6
My mother's MA plan was dropped by UnitedHealth last year ... Auggie 18 hrs ago #10
BTW, if United HealthCare MA drops you, they HAVE to accept you into one of their supplement plans ... Auggie 18 hrs ago #17
How many of those people who were dropped voted for Trump? Botany 18 hrs ago #11
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
It may well be the devil as to Medicare Advantage - Ms. Toad 18 hrs ago #13
Both my wife and I have AARP/UHC PCB66 18 hrs ago #18
Nope. All they are doing is dropping MA plans that aren't making them enough money. Ms. Toad 18 hrs ago #22
Just curious... how much is Plan F? jmbar2 17 hrs ago #29
That depends on your age radical noodle 15 hrs ago #45
Pricy, but still a bargain compared to what others are facing. jmbar2 15 hrs ago #47
Yes, and at our age radical noodle 11 hrs ago #59
What happens in a situation like? jmbar2 9 hrs ago #64
I honestly don't know radical noodle 3 hrs ago #76
Is the $432.36 Karma13612 3 hrs ago #75
Yes it is radical noodle 2 hrs ago #77
Have to disagree.MedicareAdvantage through United Akakoji 18 hrs ago #14
Plan F is NOT Medicare Advantage,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, NGeorgian 6 hrs ago #70
The poster didn't say that Plan F was an Advantage plan. llmart 5 hrs ago #71
Is it true . . . AverageOldGuy 18 hrs ago #15
No, you'll need to get a Part D drug plan and might Emile 18 hrs ago #20
I believe snowybirdie 17 hrs ago #27
Think pre-existing conditions Soul_of_Wit 15 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 13 hrs ago #53
They advertise that you can count on them. NGeorgian 18 hrs ago #19
Health insurance companies terminate Advantage plans every year dlk 18 hrs ago #24
Does that mean they get to resume normal medicare wo penalties? IbogaProject 18 hrs ago #25
Original Medicare covers 80%, the patient is responsible for 20% dlk 17 hrs ago #28
Your premium can be increased Soul_of_Wit 15 hrs ago #46
I will always remember TNNurse 18 hrs ago #26
I would expect nothing less from UH - TBF 17 hrs ago #30
None of my doctors take it, so they hate it too. joanbarnes 17 hrs ago #31
Stay away from Medicare Advantage plans SCantiGOP 17 hrs ago #34
And yet it gets HUGE financial support from AARP Grins 16 hrs ago #39
Time for canceling AARP. Sessuch 13 hrs ago #50
My parents Rebl2 16 hrs ago #40
I'm starting on my second year of Medicare LittleGirl 16 hrs ago #42
I have had UHC advantage for 5 years. 1WorldHope 15 hrs ago #43
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
My Advantage plan did me a favor and dropped it's plan. Joinfortmill 11 hrs ago #58
They just wanted the money and always have. Faux pas 11 hrs ago #60
STAY CLEAR OF ANY AND ALL ADVANTAGE PLANS vapor2 11 hrs ago #61
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
Mangione must have had an impact pfitz59 8 hrs ago #66
Look around, America. Have you B.See 7 hrs ago #67
It's been more than 20 years since I worked at UnitedHealth dflprincess 6 hrs ago #69
jerks jfz9580m 5 hrs ago #72
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