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cbabe

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3. Medicare does not change according to zip codes, as far as I know.

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Fri Nov 5, 2021, 12:30 PM

Nov 2021

Medicare Advantage is not Medicare. It is a private for profit insurance company. Thom Hartmann rants about this alla time.

Call your federal rep or senator for more info.

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Rates vary by zip codes? [View all] question everything Nov 2021 OP

Many Medicare plans are for limited areas unc70 Nov 2021 #1

Thanks. Interesting question everything Nov 2021 #2

Medicare does not change according to zip codes, as far as I know. cbabe Nov 2021 #3

You Betcha Me. Nov 2021 #4

My state reimburses the cost of Medicare for low income left-of-center2012 Nov 2021 #5

Surprisingly, medical care costs and utilization rates vary greatly depending on locality. Hoyt Nov 2021 #6

Medicare doesn't change based on zip code, but Medicare Advantage plans do. sinkingfeeling Nov 2021 #7

Thanks. The ads, therefore, are misleading. No surpirse there question everything Nov 2021 #8

Good god, don't give them your phone number! lillypaddle Nov 2021 #9