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RobinA

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14. There Is A Bunch

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Wed Dec 11, 2024, 12:02 PM

Dec 11

of people here on DU who trash Medicare Advantage every chance they get. Do not let them scare you. Plenty of people have had no problems with Medicare Advantage plans. The downsides are really no different than most every employer-provided health care plans that aren't Medicare. Of course, ANYTHING that seems to be good to be true probably is.

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I can't afford Medigap plan [View all] samplegirl Dec 11 OP

You should be able to get Medicaid assistance also nini Dec 11 #1

Go talk to an insurance navigator Diamond_Dog Dec 11 #2

I did that and really samplegirl Dec 11 #4

Find a different navigator. That's the only way to be not confused. LakeArenal Dec 11 #7

Good luck to you, and please talk to Ilsa Dec 11 #3

I have been on an advantage plan for 15 years, since I turned 65. enough Dec 11 #5

Yeah, I think most denial criticism is overplayed. Even Original Medicare denies claims, asks for additional info, and Silent Type Dec 11 #13

Is it possible to find a less expensive Medigap plan? Lonestarblue Dec 11 #6

If you can get a Presbyterian advantage plan, mine has been good. Clouds Passing Dec 11 #8

Income of only $12000 a year edhopper Dec 11 #9

But my husbands income samplegirl Dec 11 #12

Check with your county social services agency. Jacson6 Dec 11 #10

I recently priced medical insurance for myself EYESORE 9001 Dec 11 #11

There Is A Bunch RobinA Dec 11 #14

Until your medical procedure or treatment is deemed too expensive, that is EYESORE 9001 Dec 11 #15

You Are Sorely Mistaken RobinA Dec 11 #19

I'm so poor, I automatically got enrolled in Medicaid, and I got an advantage plan that has no copay. mucholderthandirt Dec 11 #16

FYI lynnyl Dec 11 #17

Thanks samplegirl Dec 11 #18

I can't afford Medigap but I have friends leftyladyfrommo Dec 11 #20

Depending on health and state, advantage JCMach1 Dec 11 #21

As some others have said, seek out a reputable Medicare broker in your area. W_HAMILTON Dec 11 #22

government plans Kali999 Dec 12 #23