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THAT'S when they find out what a fucking scam it is Skittles Nov 2024 #1
You can warn them Hope22 Nov 2024 #2
"too good to be true" seems lost in the wind Skittles Nov 2024 #4
Just recently turned 65 Babajida Nov 2024 #109
um - young pup Skittles Nov 2024 #114
lol Babajida Nov 2024 #120
I agree Skittles Nov 2024 #121
Your primary care office cannot refuse Medicare patients Ms. Toad Nov 2024 #132
Are they quitting or are they intentionally being kicked out? ... aggiesal Nov 2024 #50
either way it's more proof what a fucking scam they are Skittles Nov 2024 #52
I agree, but if they were kicked out, if I was running the government ... aggiesal Nov 2024 #53
LOL Skittles Nov 2024 #54
I agree with that too. It's what I would do. n/t aggiesal Nov 2024 #55
My wife was on Medicare Advantage plan until the end of her life at140 Nov 2024 #56
of course there are always the exceptions Skittles Nov 2024 #57
you are right about the goal of MA at140 Nov 2024 #60
it is odd that they do not specify in the article Skittles Nov 2024 #61
The first paragraph- which I snipped to keep the allowed ones -mentioned United Healthcare question everything Nov 2024 #71
Humana isn't much better Skittles Nov 2024 #72
No complains with Humana MA HMO using now for 7 years at140 Nov 2024 #106
yes they do make it seem nice for now Skittles Nov 2024 #107
A friend recently received notice that her Advantage care was being cancelled. Lonestarblue Nov 2024 #101
B-I-N-G-O, this is what I'm referring to. ... aggiesal Nov 2024 #104
She will still be covered by traditional Medicare Voltaire2 Nov 2024 #131
Yep. Medicare Advantage was great for my mom -- until she really needed it. W_HAMILTON Nov 2024 #62
I am sorry about that. She should have been able to switch during open enrollment question everything Nov 2024 #74
She could have switched, but wouldn't have been able to afford... W_HAMILTON Nov 2024 #82
We've had this discussion here repeatedly. Voltaire2 Nov 2024 #133
When you go back to original medicare Henry203 Nov 2024 #103
self deleted Babajida Nov 2024 #111
Medicare "Advantage" was George W. Bush's attempt to privatize Medicare. OMGWTF Nov 2024 #3
it's an ONGOING EFFORT Skittles Nov 2024 #5
That would be because he's basically a pimp. dchill Nov 2024 #48
Part C started in Clinton. Silent Type Nov 2024 #27
Exactly! surfered Nov 2024 #46
Another GOP grift of the public and especially their MAGA base. Jit423 Nov 2024 #59
This is an important article. Thanks. spooky3 Nov 2024 #6
not only the "free stuff" rampartd Nov 2024 #11
And all the admin costs, and profit for the insurer, etc. nt spooky3 Nov 2024 #13
i can't even fit this into "capitalism." rampartd Nov 2024 #15
Seniors had better be ready to push back hard if spooky3 Nov 2024 #16
i am a cancer survivor rampartd Nov 2024 #19
Hang in there! I have a relative whose care in the last two years has spooky3 Nov 2024 #20
i've seen the numbers paid out by medicare and my supp. blue cross rampartd Nov 2024 #24
Totally agree. Nt spooky3 Nov 2024 #28
there is NO REASON a session of chemo should cost that much Skittles Nov 2024 #65
And the fact that we as a country allow it to happen. spooky3 Nov 2024 #79
My wife has had, and survived, cancer twice DFW Nov 2024 #29
Wow! I hope she is ok now. nt spooky3 Nov 2024 #64
Amazingly, yes, she is. DFW Nov 2024 #87
I'm happy for her and your family. Nt spooky3 Nov 2024 #88
Thanks. We were extremely lucky, and never forget it. DFW Nov 2024 #89
Congratulations! Nt spooky3 Nov 2024 #90
oh my god what a beautiful family. I have had open arthritisR_US Nov 2024 #108
Thanks, you're very kind! And it sounds like you've been through the wringer more than most! DFW Nov 2024 #116
Ralph Reid was doing his shit and it was illegal but our conservative arthritisR_US Nov 2024 #117
I live in Germany DFW Nov 2024 #118
Canada? So many of us are looking at the Canadian system as an example.. question everything Nov 2024 #124
Alberta is extremely conservative but other provinces in the arthritisR_US Nov 2024 #142
I have advanced emphysema from a genetic condition misanthrope Nov 2024 #97
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Nov 2024 #85
? Skittles Nov 2024 #105
In economic theory it is called 'rent seeking'. Voltaire2 Nov 2024 #134
kickbacks for the people who add people to these scams Skittles Nov 2024 #63
Unless they are in a guarantee issue state how do they do it? Tadpole Raisin Nov 2024 #7
They aren't switching to another private plan; they spooky3 Nov 2024 #10
I know they aren't switching to another M.A. plan. That wouldn't help at all. Tadpole Raisin Nov 2024 #17
So your earlier post was commenting about supplemental plans? spooky3 Nov 2024 #18
If they were in an Advantage plan they didn't have a supplement. Tadpole Raisin Nov 2024 #23
If their income is low enough... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #45
True! Although when over 65 sometimes the asset test knocks you out Tadpole Raisin Nov 2024 #51
Already there... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #58
Sorry about that. Can the manufacturer help? They often do for expensive drugs question everything Nov 2024 #70
Thanks for the suggestion. There's a manufacturer discount card. ... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #83
A system that makes it normal for people to stress out over this DFW Nov 2024 #100
yeah, not just income, assets. Voltaire2 Nov 2024 #135
Dr Ozis gonna fix it 🙃 Deuxcents Nov 2024 #8
there are youtube videos with the hack Oz pimping for Advantage Skittles Nov 2024 #9
Social Security Advantage. The Musk/Swarmy Plan Traildogbob Nov 2024 #12
Once you really need care.. Macrophylla Nov 2024 #14
I work in Neurosurgery Horse with no Name Nov 2024 #32
What would you recommend? Babajida Nov 2024 #112
steer clear of any doctor office pimping for Advantage Skittles Nov 2024 #119
Agreed n/t Horse with no Name Nov 2024 #123
I would recommend doing your homework Horse with no Name Nov 2024 #122
There will be no more traditional Medicare mnhtnbb Nov 2024 #21
no Skittles Nov 2024 #25
You'll be wheeled into the alley behind the hospital awaiting doom. erronis Nov 2024 #38
That's what I mean. mnhtnbb Nov 2024 #39
it will all eventually be turned over to private insurance Skittles Nov 2024 #40
This is exactly what I think, too XanaDUer2 Nov 2024 #93
They're already screwed by then. If you join Advantage you will likely be locked out of traditional Medicare supplements tritsofme Nov 2024 #22
Hubs and I would pay 800 per month on original Medicare. And I have had excellent care... Demsrule86 Nov 2024 #33
What plan do you have? Babajida Nov 2024 #113
The concept of a plan has always been the same... Moostache Nov 2024 #26
Sadly, original Medicare covers only 20 days of nursing home care, after that you pay $204 or so for next 80 days. Silent Type Nov 2024 #30
Not all Medigap policies pay this...most folks go on Medicaid. Demsrule86 Nov 2024 #34
This is why we need long term insurance except they are getting so expensive question everything Nov 2024 #78
Unfortunately, I see no chance of nursing home coverage in next 20 years at least. Good point about those who are Silent Type Nov 2024 #80
This is bullshit. You can't go back to orginal Medicare after Advantage...unless you Demsrule86 Nov 2024 #31
You can go back to original Medicare, buy you'll pay 20% out of pocket unless you qualify for a Medigap policy, which Silent Type Nov 2024 #35
That is false. totodeinhere Nov 2024 #68
Better go read that again. 63-day window applies to the FIRST YEAR you go on MA. After that, underwriting applies Silent Type Nov 2024 #73
Thanks for the correction. n/t totodeinhere Nov 2024 #75
It's overly complicated. I don't see how anyone keeps up with it. Silent Type Nov 2024 #77
That is not true! Liberal In Texas Nov 2024 #36
If your advantage plan is canceled that may set up a special circumstance Tadpole Raisin Nov 2024 #66
Wall Street Journal Cirsium Nov 2024 #37
Switching? Jill Hanson Nov 2024 #41
So did I, though in some case you can IF you have a lot of money. Auggie Nov 2024 #42
During open enrollment as is right now question everything Nov 2024 #44
You can definitely go back to original/heritage Medicare. But, there is no guarantee you can get a Medigap policy, Silent Type Nov 2024 #76
Medicare alone (Parts A/B leaving you with a 20% copay) is a permitted switch. Ms. Toad Nov 2024 #141
False fact upstream..... Granny Blue Nov 2024 #43
I think... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #47
For 2025, Medicare Advantage plans have cut benefits and raised premiums and copays, across the board dlk Nov 2024 #49
Kick dalton99a Nov 2024 #67
I'm so damn sick of this crap soandso Nov 2024 #69
I thought wryter2000 Nov 2024 #81
You can during open enrollment see 44, above question everything Nov 2024 #84
no you CAN go back Skittles Nov 2024 #86
I don't know why everyone is so worried Zorro Nov 2024 #91
Humana is terminating 560,000 members because they are not profitable enough dalton99a Nov 2024 #92
This happens with for profit companies. Their fiduciary is for their shareholders who expect them question everything Nov 2024 #94
With Dr. Oz sabbat hunter Nov 2024 #95
I don't get it. The premium for my plan is $36/month. milestogo Nov 2024 #96
This is how the story started question everything Nov 2024 #98
I'm enrolled in both milestogo Nov 2024 #99
GOP evil julmur Nov 2024 #102
Anyone here old enough to have Medicare? Babajida Nov 2024 #110
that's the issue Skittles Nov 2024 #115
There are professionals who help individuals through the labyrinth of enrolling question everything Nov 2024 #126
Most if not all are paid a commission by the insurer dalton99a Nov 2024 #128
Look for State Health Insurance Assistance Programs ie: SHIP CousinIT Nov 2024 #139
100% elder abuse Babajida Nov 2024 #140
I always assume a slick commercial indicates a weak or bad product. lindysalsagal Nov 2024 #125
Problem is once they sign up for an advantage plan, transferring JohnSJ Nov 2024 #127
VERY Misleading article. I'll explain why. Typical of the WSJ though, siding with private insurers CousinIT Nov 2024 #129
You may want to read the whole story again. I have no idea where you got your conclusions question everything Nov 2024 #136
The headline is badly written then. CousinIT Nov 2024 #138
Neither MA or Medicare cover long term nursing home costs. Voltaire2 Nov 2024 #130
Medicare covers some stay when one is released from the hospital. Go read the original stroy question everything Nov 2024 #137
'long term' nt. Voltaire2 Nov 23 #143
300,075 over 6 years doesn't seem high considering 30+ Million are insured by MA plans. Silent Type Dec 6 #144
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