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In reply to the discussion: Why does Medicare have to be so danged complicated? [View all]slightlv
(4,364 posts)19. I'm glad it worked for you, Karen...
but it was a broker who tricked me onto Medicare Advantage. He was *suppose* to be independent. Afterwards, finding out what he'd done, I'd swear he was bought and paid for by Aetna. After that, even pleading my case as to what happened and how, he made out like a bandit (no doubt) and I basically cut out of the Medigap program by cost... simply because I'd *already* been on Medicare Advantage. For like one day.
I say Medicare for All, and make it a thorough health program (NOT an insurance program) that covers not only your torso, but also your eyes and ears, and all the parts in between!
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I'm actually in Illinois, but I'm pretty sure we have something like that here.
ShazzieB
Sep 2023
#25
I guess call them back and ask them who does do that. They should be able to point you in the right
emulatorloo
Sep 2023
#42
It is complicated. Main reason is that Congress has to add coverage/programs
Silent Type
Sep 2023
#7
I had to get a lawyer friend to help me figure it out. There are free government run
tblue37
Sep 2023
#9
When I turned 65, I talked to a consultant who is a member of my temple
LetMyPeopleVote
Sep 2023
#22