Social Security & Medicare

snowybirdie

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16. Please read last week's

Sun May 1, 2022, 10:24 AM

May 2022

analysis of Advantage plans done by a government agency. It details how often customers are denied coverage for doctor ordered tests and treatment. They also can void your contract annually if your care costs too much. We studied both Advantage and Traditional and found traditional was our way to go. Much depends on your health and needs as you sign up for it. A big decision for sure. Good luck!

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I'm nearing the magic age of 65..... please share your Medicare knowledge and experiences [View all] groundloop May 2022 OP

Go see a certified Medicare counselor Taraman May 2022 #1

This - I have a local agent. They show you plans & options Lettuce Be May 2022 #13

Medicare Advantage certainly does your original Medicare and most include Part D prescriptions. DuaneT May 2022 #32

CANNOT AGREE MORE! Lulu KC May 2022 #19

Delta dental through AARP Henry203 Nov 19 #54

How does one find a Medicare Counselor? groundloop May 2022 #29

Find your state SHIP office. Call them and normally someone can come to you. DuaneT May 2022 #33

Eat well, exercise randr May 2022 #2

Apply 3 months before your birthday. piddyprints May 2022 #3

Stay away from Medicare Advantage ciao_bella May 2022 #4

Some have great success with their advantage plan JustABozoOnThisBus May 2022 #20

the entire point of MA is to eventually GET RID OF MEDICARE Skittles Nov 19 #50

I'm on regular Medicare Alice Kramden May 2022 #5

What supplement do you have? jmbar2 May 2022 #7

It's called Alice Kramden May 2022 #26

Thanks - I'll check it out. jmbar2 May 2022 #27

I found good information and assistance Alice Kramden May 2022 #30

None of the dental plans are worth a darn jmbar2 May 2022 #6

My dentist (my friend) advised me that the dental supplemental was not worth the cost. DURHAM D May 2022 #10

WOW! That's really high jmbar2 May 2022 #23

Now started on the uppers. DURHAM D May 2022 #24

Not sure about other countries jmbar2 May 2022 #28

The running joke in the 1st Austin Power's movies was that.... wolfie001 Jun 2024 #43

I'm traditional Medicare KarenS May 2022 #8

Just curious: what state are you from and are you north or south of $400 total per month? wolfie001 Jun 2024 #44

answer,,, Arizona KarenS Jun 2024 #45

With my retirement, that may be problematic wolfie001 Jun 2024 #46

I pay for a Medicare supplement plan Ritabert May 2022 #9

Seems like Advantage can jump up and bite your ass. DURHAM D May 2022 #11

have been on medicare for 6 years Triloon May 2022 #12

My medicare advantage plan MOMFUDSKI May 2022 #14

So it sounds like you're generally satisfied with your Advantage plan? groundloop May 2022 #15

yes, the "extras" is what they entice people with Skittles Nov 19 #48

America's Best for glasses Skittles Nov 19 #49

If your teeth are that problematic I don't know if this suggestion will help but Tadpole Raisin Nov 19 #56

Please read last week's snowybirdie May 2022 #16

So much disinformation DuaneT May 2022 #34

Not really snowybirdie May 2022 #37

Which they can do. They can also change any of Voltaire2 Jun 2024 #42

Be wary of networks if you go Medicare Advantage. Not all doctors/facilities accept all plans. Midnight Writer May 2022 #17

This Auggie May 2022 #18

Medicare part D is stunningly horrible. Voltaire2 May 2022 #21

How so please? mahina Jun 2024 #39

For starters you have to predict your Voltaire2 Jun 2024 #40

Wow! I am finding it crazy that we'd be expected to predict our meds. mahina Jun 2024 #41

I just turned 65 back in December LetMyPeopleVote May 2022 #22

I'm still working so I only signed up for Medicare A dflprincess May 2022 #25

You do not have to sign up for Part B if the group is 20 or more employee's. DuaneT May 2022 #35

I have an Advantage plan, and it has been very good to me. PoindexterOglethorpe May 2022 #31

I think people trash it because their friends have a supplement that pays for everything. DuaneT May 2022 #36

Same here! Glad I found this thread. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #38

if you can afford it, STICK TO ORIGINAL MEDICARE Skittles Nov 19 #47

🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 Marking this thread. Thanks. underpants Nov 19 #51

Some hospitals deRien Nov 19 #52

Here's a great article and thread you should read: spooky3 Nov 19 #53

I did extensive research Henry203 Nov 19 #55

Quite a Few Hospitals and Health Care Facilities are Dropping Medicare Advantage Plans (disputes over fees). waterwatcher123 Nov 19 #57

Prescriptions from online Canadian Pharmacy -- much cheaper crimycarny Nov 19 #58

Call your local senior center & council on aging. SheltieLover Nov 19 #59

Medicare School djtexas Nov 19 #60