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In reply to the discussion: It's Now Open Season on Seniors: 'Medicare Disadvantage.' Unsolicited Calls, Aggressive Ads [View all]trof
(54,273 posts)30. So much disinformation on this thread.
(Disclaimer: I am not an idiot.)
Miz t. and I have been on MA for three years.
We love it.
We have saved thousands of dollars.
We have the same doctors and the same good healthcare we had before going on MA at a fraction of the cost.
Zero co-pay for PCP visits.
$25 for specialists.
Dental and vision coverage.
Zero deductible, zero monthly premium.
Free annual home wellness visit from nurse practitioner with follow-up recommendations for my PCP.
My insurance company (UHC) WANTS us to be healthier and that's a win-win. We feel better/live longer and cost them less in claims.
We're just fine with that.
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It's Now Open Season on Seniors: 'Medicare Disadvantage.' Unsolicited Calls, Aggressive Ads [View all]
appalachiablue
Oct 2023
OP
City and State retirees over 65 should be required to take standard Medicare instead of MA
MichMan
Oct 2023
#3
+1. Don't believe the 51% of Medicare beneficiaries who choose Advantage Plans are as stupid as some
Silent Type
Oct 2023
#6
The seniors to choose Medicare Advantage plans aren't idiots, but they're wrong.
pnwmom
Oct 2023
#12
Your belief is wrong. The report was produced by the Inspector General's office of HHS.
pnwmom
Oct 2023
#24
You made the broad claim that Medicare Advantage holders are getting better care
pnwmom
Oct 2023
#27
Simple, it was passed by Congress and signed by Prez Clinton. At time, it was called Medicare Part C
Silent Type
Oct 2023
#7
This: If you choose Medicare Advantage you may not be able to get medigap coverage
erronis
Oct 2023
#11
Progressive Dog at #18 insists you have access to all the same doctors! There are so many
pnwmom
Oct 2023
#20