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In reply to the discussion: Anyone really happy on traditional Medicare? [View all]keithbvadu2
(40,097 posts)97. After reading up on it, MA is more of a HMO and it was less risky to pay the Part B for better coverage.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216622964
Katie Porter leads letter urging Biden not to dump more money into Medicare Advantage
After reading up on it, MA is more of a HMO and it was less risky to pay the Part B for better coverage.
2428 https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142909182
Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Needed Care, Federal Report Finds
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2501 https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017732643
Get Medicare! No to Medicare Advantage. It's perfume-covered doo-doo that'll bankrupt or kill you.
https://egbertowillies.com/2022/04/30/get-medicare-no-to-medicare-advantage-its-perfume-covered-doo-doo-thatll-bankrupt-or-kill-you/
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2501 https://www.democraticunderground.com/1261935
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Katie Porter leads letter urging Biden not to dump more money into Medicare Advantage
After reading up on it, MA is more of a HMO and it was less risky to pay the Part B for better coverage.
2428 https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142909182
Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Needed Care, Federal Report Finds
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2501 https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017732643
Get Medicare! No to Medicare Advantage. It's perfume-covered doo-doo that'll bankrupt or kill you.
https://egbertowillies.com/2022/04/30/get-medicare-no-to-medicare-advantage-its-perfume-covered-doo-doo-thatll-bankrupt-or-kill-you/
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2501 https://www.democraticunderground.com/1261935
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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