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TexasTowelie

(117,652 posts)
Thu Dec 5, 2024, 09:12 PM Dec 5

Medicare Advantage Denied My Dying Mom A Bed - More Perfect Union



Private health insurance corporations are trying to trick seniors across America into signing up for Medicare Advantage. Is it less expensive? No. Is it better coverage? Also no. It’s just another way for corporations to skim more money off the ill.
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Medicare Advantage Denied My Dying Mom A Bed - More Perfect Union (Original Post) TexasTowelie Dec 5 OP
That's been going on for years. In the old days, we used to get offers of bank credit cards. Now Wonder Why Dec 5 #1
--- an average of 5 nuisance calls a day. 3Hotdogs Dec 5 #2

Wonder Why

(4,756 posts)
1. That's been going on for years. In the old days, we used to get offers of bank credit cards. Now
Thu Dec 5, 2024, 09:50 PM
Dec 5

all she and I get at this time of year are offers to buy Medicare Advantage. Not a chance. Sucker's bet.

3Hotdogs

(13,602 posts)
2. --- an average of 5 nuisance calls a day.
Thu Dec 5, 2024, 11:43 PM
Dec 5

I guess it will stop on Dec. 7th. Sometimes I diddle with them.

"May I speak with J....?"

Me: "This is your lucky day. You got 'im. It's your nickel now, so don't waste it."

"Hi J.... How are you today?"

Me: "Not so good. I ate too many pork rinds last night."

"J... do you have Medicaid part b or d?"

Me: 'No. I'm too old for Medica //// click

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