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Related: About this forum'The Differences are Bigger Than You Think Medicare Advantage vs Supplement'
'Looking for an unbiased, comprehensive review of Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans? Look no further! In this video, we'll discuss the pros and cons of each type of plan, and help you make an informed decision about which is best for you.
Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans are a big part of the healthcare system in the United States, and it can be difficult to understand the different options available to you. In this video, we'll provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans. We hope this video will help you with your Medicare decisions.'
My words: This is an excellent analysis of both types of plans that will help folks understand the differences and help them make a better informed decision about which type of plan is best for them.
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'The Differences are Bigger Than You Think Medicare Advantage vs Supplement' (Original Post)
Joinfortmill
Apr 2024
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I determined that the free food and aspirin were not worth the 'savings' to me.
keithbvadu2
Apr 2024
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gab13by13
(25,472 posts)1. Why no discussion of Medi-gap?
DURHAM D
(32,853 posts)3. I think Medi Gap and Supplement
are the same thing.
keithbvadu2
(40,640 posts)2. I determined that the free food and aspirin were not worth the 'savings' to me.
I determined that the free food and aspirin were not worth the 'savings' to me.
The surety and flexibility of regular Medicare were worth the extra bucks.
But that takes into account my medical conditions.
'Your results may vary.'
WhiteTara
(30,252 posts)4. The only time the Medicare advantage plans make sense
Is if you are on Medicaid and that is the supplement to the advantage plan.
Elessar Zappa
(16,186 posts)6. Or if you're certain you're going to stay relatively healthy.
In my mind, anyone who assumes health catastrophe will never hit them is a fool.
PortTack
(34,904 posts)5. Medicare advantage plans have been overcharging Medicare for years. It's the gqp plan to finally bankrupt
Medicare.
Payments to these plans have been reduced recently. That will help
https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/cms-signals-that-medicare-advantage-payments-will-decline-in-2024/
If something looks too good to be true, it probably is!