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In reply to the discussion: Anyone really happy on traditional Medicare? [View all]
Demobrat
(9,935 posts)51. I don't either. My sister has a Humana Advantage Plan.
She has an eye infection.
She was receiving good care, until the specialist who was treating her was dropped from the MA network. Now, the closest doctor in the network who can help her is over 50 miles away. My sister cannot drive, because of the eye infection.
There are good doctors who are closer. My sister lives in Chicago, not rural Arkansas. But they are not in her MA network. So she cannot get an appointment, even if she offers to pay cash. She just doesn’t have the right insurance.
So no, she has not been specifically denied care, but her MA plan has successfully prevented her from receiving any.
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If you are happy, tha's what matters. Personally, I'd be a nervous wreck without a Medigap.
Silent Type
May 2024
#22
Yes. It may be a good idea to let your primary care doctor know so you can share records with a specialist if needed.
Lonestarblue
May 2024
#37
Traditional Medicare with a supplement and Silver Script for Rx. Good RX or pharmacy discount plans are much better,
nature-lover
May 2024
#61
If mine is a refill, I get the discount. If it is a new one or I am out of refills, I have to ask.
nature-lover
May 2024
#99
If you can't afford a Medigap plan plus a standalone Part D plan, and a dental and vision plan,
dlk
May 2024
#73
After reading up on it, MA is more of a HMO and it was less risky to pay the Part B for better coverage.
keithbvadu2
May 2024
#97
Until we improve traditional Medicare -- assuming that is even in cards -- talk of banning MA is unfair to the 51% of
Silent Type
May 2024
#106
Thanks for bringing up this topic, XanaDUer2. I am looking into this now.
SupportSanity
May 2024
#109