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PoindexterOglethorpe

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7. Yes, I am so tired of the constant trashing

Reply to trof (Reply #5)

Sun Oct 1, 2023, 03:02 AM

Oct 2023

of Medicare Advantage plans here. They are NOT the devil incarnate. They pay for lots, and lots of stuff.

Recently I fell down and sustained a compression fracture of the ulna on my right arm. Went to an emergency room. I recently got the final bill. A bit over $6,000. I paid $90.00.

In a better system, I might have paid zero, but ninety bucks isn't that bad.

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Wow, My Part D is dropping from 53.10 to 40.30 in 2024 [View all] LiberalArkie Sep 2023 OP

Thanks for posting! n/t RKP5637 Sep 2023 #1

Who are you with? I have Silver Script Deuxcents Sep 2023 #2

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My 'Part D' is $zero. trof Sep 2023 #5

Yes, I am so tired of the constant trashing PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2023 #7

Earlier this year my three presciption medicines went to zero copay. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2023 #6