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ellenrr

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17. thanks for this. I will look into Humana.
Tue May 13, 2014, 07:31 AM
May 2014

I didn't know there were other free Medicare Advantage plans. when I signed up for the one I have aarp/uhc, it was under advice of a "medicare consultant". People are trained and sup'd to help you find the best paln for you. But the one I had only suggested I sign up for this one, and since it is free, I thot - why not. It wasn't until I came to use that I found out, that it doesn't supplement Medicare, it replaces Medicare. It becomes my primary. So doctors who would take Medicare, but who are not in the aarp/uhc network are not reimbursed. It has saved me a bundle of prescriptions - prescriptions cost me usually $2.50. I rarely take prescriptions drugs, but who's to say - that could change. And I do have eye and dental.
I also have brain fog and don't think I can wend my way thru these sites. Have to look for a competent medicare consultant.

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I have Medigap and have never paid a copay. Downwinder May 2014 #1
What do you KC May 2014 #2
Pay $202 a month to an insurance co. Downwinder May 2014 #3
Thank you KC May 2014 #4
The $100 is for basic Medicare Part B. Downwinder May 2014 #5
Thank you for KC May 2014 #6
There are also several income based programs for extra help Downwinder May 2014 #7
I strongly advise against the free medicare supplement by AARP/UHC ellenrr May 2014 #8
and good luck with your knee replacement. A friend had both knees ellenrr May 2014 #9
Thank you so much. I have a lot of anxiety about surgery. Lint Head May 2014 #10
yes, I can imagine. Surgery is always scary. My doctor ellenrr May 2014 #11
Thanks. I do meditate occasionally. I've had issues with my knee for several years but the last Lint Head May 2014 #12
I'm using a cane too. ellenrr May 2014 #13
I don't mined at all. I have osteoarthritis. 88% of the population will get it. It Lint Head May 2014 #15
yes it seems that a lot of people have arthritis. ellenrr May 2014 #16
What additional coverage is best for you SheilaT May 2014 #14
thanks for this. I will look into Humana. ellenrr May 2014 #17
When I was getting ready to sign up I actually phoned SheilaT May 2014 #19
thinking about this last nite, I think that aarp/uhc is also my drug plan ellenrr May 2014 #20
I only have the basic Medicare plans A and B. RebelOne May 2014 #18
check if your state has this-- ellenrr May 2014 #21
Thanks. I'll check it out. n/t RebelOne May 2014 #22
I checked to see who I got it thru ellenrr May 2014 #24
You've brought up another important point. SheilaT May 2014 #23
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