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haele

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16. Because Medicare Advantage makes a lot of promises

Reply to frogstar0 (Reply #10)

Thu Oct 23, 2025, 11:53 AM

Oct 23

On relatively (subjective term, of course( inexpensive procedures and products that Medicare doesn't typically cover (OTC, some Dental, some Vision) that someone who is generally healthy would be interested in. It's also a bit more attractive to those used to HMOs or connected medical service groups, or people who want to keep a GP or specialist that doesn't take Medicare.
For people who have chronic issues, it's not so good.

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Why doctors are leaving Medicare Advantage Networks [View all] Emile Oct 23 OP

How many hours each day do most DUers have to watch these videos? hlthe2b Oct 23 #1

Your doctor and local hospital can dump your Advantage plan with a 30 day notice. Emile Oct 23 #3

Thank you, Emile. Much appreciated.... hlthe2b Oct 23 #4

No problem. Emile Oct 23 #5

I just received a letter from NKC Health system that they will leftyladyfrommo Oct 23 #2

This is why I chose classic Medicare. . . DinahMoeHum Oct 23 #6

Thank you......received a letter from my advantage plan dumping my County..... a kennedy Oct 23 #7

Same, for however long moonscape Oct 23 #20

We buried my older brother in April because his Advantage plan denied Emile Oct 23 #8

I'm so sorry, Emile. 💧❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 23 #15

Thank you. I know I miss him dearly. Emile Oct 23 #18

My local healthcare network just dumped Medicare Advantage plans jmbar2 Oct 23 #9

Why would anyone join an advantage plan? frogstar0 Oct 23 #10

Because Medicare Advantage makes a lot of promises haele Oct 23 #16

Original Medicare is straightforward and flexible. anciano Oct 23 #11

I have an Advantage plan from Allina/Aetna. MineralMan Oct 23 #12

Similar story for me until last year ... ihaveaquestion Oct 23 #13

Where I am, Allina is one of the largest healthcare groups. MineralMan Oct 23 #17

When you don't sign up originally for a supplement, Ms. Toad Oct 23 #22

I am Rebl2 Oct 23 #14

We were warned many years ago Tree Lady Oct 23 #19

The "Free" Stuff Has To Be Paid For Somehow ProfessorGAC Oct 23 #21