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Joinfortmill

(15,758 posts)
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 09:44 AM Apr 2024

'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 OP
Why no discussion of Medi-gap? gab13by13 Apr 2024 #1
I think Medi Gap and Supplement DURHAM D Apr 2024 #3
I determined that the free food and aspirin were not worth the 'savings' to me. keithbvadu2 Apr 2024 #2
The only time the Medicare advantage plans make sense WhiteTara Apr 2024 #4
Or if you're certain you're going to stay relatively healthy. Elessar Zappa Apr 2024 #6
Medicare advantage plans have been overcharging Medicare for years. It's the gqp plan to finally bankrupt PortTack Apr 2024 #5

keithbvadu2

(39,063 posts)
2. I determined that the free food and aspirin were not worth the 'savings' to me.
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 10:24 AM
Apr 2024

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

(29,970 posts)
4. The only time the Medicare advantage plans make sense
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 11:37 AM
Apr 2024

Is if you are on Medicaid and that is the supplement to the advantage plan.

Elessar Zappa

(15,122 posts)
6. Or if you're certain you're going to stay relatively healthy.
Sun Apr 7, 2024, 07:49 AM
Apr 2024

In my mind, anyone who assumes health catastrophe will never hit them is a fool.

PortTack

(33,961 posts)
5. Medicare advantage plans have been overcharging Medicare for years. It's the gqp plan to finally bankrupt
Sat Apr 6, 2024, 12:05 PM
Apr 2024

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!

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