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Social Security & Medicare

Attilatheblond

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2. We all need to be aware that the insurance companies would not be so aggressive, nor spend so much, on marketing

Reply to Joinfortmill (Original post)

Fri Jan 10, 2025, 01:23 PM

Jan 2025

if they didn't stand to make a LOT of profit on these policies. And the way they make the profits is by denying coverage.

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About Medicare Advantage plans, frustrated doctors, and an old gal who has changed her mind [View all] Joinfortmill Jan 2025 OP

Trump and his cronies gab13by13 Jan 2025 #1

If that happens things are gonna get much worse Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #5

We all need to be aware that the insurance companies would not be so aggressive, nor spend so much, on marketing Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #2

Absolutely! SheltieLover Jan 2025 #28

Please explain the 'qualifying event' you mentioned EYESORE 9001 Jan 2025 #3

If my MA is not offered in my State next year Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #7

Medicare Advantage djtexas Jan 2025 #4

There are exceptions. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #8

You can always get back on Medicare dpibel Jan 2025 #16

This is true. I will likely pay more and/or Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #17

Similar problem for FIL with ELIQUIS...he may have to rely on $2k a year cap JT45242 Jan 2025 #6

Not sure if your FIL qualifies gab13by13 Jan 2025 #12

Thanks...he tried that JT45242 Jan 2025 #14

Honestly, I don't think any healthcare system can handle using the most expensive drugs when cheaper ones Silent Type Jan 2025 #9

I have no issue with a drug that works... Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #10

Totally agree once it's clear cheaper med isn't working. I just don't support going to the most expensive first because Silent Type Jan 2025 #11

Best of luck. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #13

Often they make you try cheaper even if it is contraindicated JT45242 Jan 2025 #15

Wishing you a good outcome. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #18

By accident we found a slightly longer duration between shots helped my mom IbogaProject Jan 2025 #19

3 Drs warned me about MA XanaDUer2 Jan 2025 #20

We have much bigger concerns than this Zombie2090 Jan 2025 #21

That was unnecessarily rude. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #22

welcome to DU. B.See Jan 2025 #24

@ op, the Medicare advantage plans have B.See Jan 2025 #23

It's much easier to get a medigap plan if you've Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #25

Have you tried to switch to standard Medicare? SheltieLover Jan 2025 #26

Thank you. Soon, I hope. Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #27

Not sure if it's by state or what, by Farm Bureau gap ins SheltieLover Jan 2025 #29

You are very kind. I'll follow up with a post when Joinfortmill Jan 2025 #30

I'll be watching for it. SheltieLover Jan 2025 #31

Many of us have tried to warn people here of the problems with MA. Voltaire2 Jan 2025 #32

Guess it depends somewhat on B.See Jan 2025 #34

Advantage plans have always been a profit-making scam. Lonestarblue Jan 2025 #33