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In reply to the discussion: Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Needed Care, Federal Report Finds [View all]INdemo
(6,994 posts)35. My Brother had a supplement policy and told me about the plans
then I called several companies direct and talked to their sales staff. I bought what has proven to be the best deal that I've had for 12 years now. I'm not sure that a person can get a sales person direct anymore. Most companies will now refer a potential customer to assigned agents.
The one issue is that the premium will rise each year according to age being a year older but its not very much, percentage wise.
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I read it as Medicare Advantage, it was a way the Right tried to "Privatize" Medicare
ashredux
Apr 2022
#33
Medicare Advantage is entirely different from Medicare Supplement aka Medigap plans
progree
Apr 2022
#34
I understand what you are saying, however, Progressive has been very good to us.
Ferrets are Cool
Apr 2022
#7
I think Joe Namath has had more tv exposure time in the ads than as a football star.
keithbvadu2
Apr 2022
#23
It was Clinton that originally got the ball rolling on Medicare Advantage and Bush with the Medicare
DuaneT
Apr 2022
#42
No kidding! Usually when you are travelling it's an emergency. You don't have time
Emile
Apr 2022
#38
A doctor or hospital does not have to be in network if it is a bonifide emergency.
DuaneT
Apr 2022
#44
I like how certain supplemental plans are designed to make you pay more than if you paid yourself
Ohioboy
Apr 2022
#13
Original Medicare needs to add vision and dental coverage and also get rid of the Advantage plans.
Lonestarblue
Apr 2022
#15
Got a friend struggling with this now. His local doctor is on the plan, but
Midnight Writer
Apr 2022
#21
After reading up on it, MA is more of a HMO and it was less risky to pay the Part B for better cover
keithbvadu2
Apr 2022
#24
"Medicare Advantage" is converting seniors from their gov't Medicare coverage into a private plan
FakeNoose
Apr 2022
#26
I have been rather lucky then with my Humana plan as they so far have yet to deny anything.
cstanleytech
Apr 2022
#36