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In reply to the discussion: Anyone really happy on traditional Medicare? [View all]dlk
(12,380 posts)73. If you can't afford a Medigap plan plus a standalone Part D plan, and a dental and vision plan,
Advantage plans are privatized Medicare
You can look at the Advantage plans available in your zip code. on Medicare.gov. They have star ratings and 5-star plans are the best. Medicare rates the plans every year, using multiple criteria.
Advantage plans have $0 premium plans and do have lots of co-pays, so its helpful to review the summary of benefits for a plan you are interested in enrolling with.
You can change your Advantage plan every year during the Annual Election Period, October 15 through December 7th.
You can also change your Advantage plan during the Advantage Special Enrollment Period every January 1st through March 31st.
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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