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In reply to the discussion: Who has Medicare Advantage? [View all]

Tess49

(1,598 posts)
3. I do. Through Humana. It costs 72/month in addition to the medicare premium that
Sun Nov 20, 2016, 07:21 PM
Nov 2016

is automatically deducted from my SS check. They have several plans, some are free. Kind of depends on what you're looking for. No real complaints except they keep badgering me about just about anything. Example: they called and wanted to send someone to my house to do a wellness check, take my blood pressure, etc. I said "Do you really think I'm going to let a stranger into my house to take my blood pressure? That will never happen! I do have a doctor, after all." I pissed them off -- told them to leave me alone. Also, I asked how much money would be billed to Medicare for this "service". No answer. I complained to my insurance agent. He said he had gotten several calls about it from other clients. I don't know if all of these companies do this. I see it as a way for them to make more money.

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