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Bettie

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18. My middle son is a pharmacy tech

Thu Jun 5, 2025, 01:35 PM

Jun 2025

who quickly became "the guy who deals with the insurance companies".

He has told me and DH multiple times NEVER to get Medicare Advantage based on his experience trying to help his customers. But, we're in Iowa, where health care isn't a priority, so....

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My Medicare Advantage Wellness Check [View all] MineralMan Jun 2025 OP

It works well until it doesn't EYESORE 9001 Jun 2025 #1

Part B has an annual wellness check. It is a Medicare required service. I have one every year. yellowdogintexas Jun 2025 #9

They already decide on our medical coverage based on their bottom line. mucholderthandirt Jun 2025 #12

I hear what you are saying and I have said it myself. 1WorldHope Jun 2025 #2

Medicare Advantage is gutting Medicare, gab13by13 Jun 2025 #3

No advantage for me MagickMuffin Jun 2025 #4

My daughter is an RN case manager Freddie Jun 2025 #5

I experienced that first hand with my mom. yardwork Jun 2025 #15

My mother has a supplement plan MichMan Jun 2025 #30

My mom's Medicare Advantage cost her $200 per month. yardwork Jun 2025 #32

The supplement is in addition to her Medicare A & B monthly charges MichMan Jun 2025 #33

Seems Pretty High ProfessorGAC Jun 2025 #38

You are also in majority since 53% of Medicare eligibles choose Medicare Advantage. Some folks think they are stupid. Silent Type Jun 2025 #6

Yeah, I'm in Minnesota. MineralMan Jun 2025 #7

It has nothing to do with being stupid gab13by13 Jun 2025 #10

So you think what is right for you should apply to everyone? No one wants to take your choice away. Same should Silent Type Jun 2025 #19

You must live in a place where the health care system isn't broken... hunter Jun 2025 #8

I live in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. MineralMan Jun 2025 #11

Well, I am glad you are happy mvd Jun 2025 #13

One last thing I am going to say, gab13by13 Jun 2025 #14

My middle son is a pharmacy tech Bettie Jun 2025 #18

The problem is that health systems drop Medicare Advantage. yardwork Jun 2025 #16

Well, Aetna owns Allina Health. MineralMan Jun 2025 #17

Health systems cancel contracts because they want more money. Think trump negotiating strategy with patients as pawns. Silent Type Jun 2025 #21

Well, you and I happen to be employed by either side of this! yardwork Jun 2025 #23

Yes, patients get caught in middle when docs feel like they need more money. Over half shun Medicaid too Silent Type Jun 2025 #24

Republican Medicare Advantage plans are being overpaid by taxpayers Emile Jun 2025 #20

Fraud under Original Medicare is even more. Why? Because original Medicare goes years before auditing providers Silent Type Jun 2025 #22

It's your Medicare wellness check, not your Medicare Advantage wellness check. Ms. Toad Jun 2025 #25

Yes, of course. You get that regardless of how your Medicare is handled. MineralMan Jun 2025 #42

Whatever works for you. I have regular Medicare and it's working great for me. Ocelot II Jun 2025 #26

As a wealthy guy, you can probably use medicare advantage until they spit you out questionseverything Jun 2025 #27

I was with Kaiser when I had ACA coverage & thought they were great. CrispyQ Jun 2025 #28

I am very happy with my Kaiser Medicare Advantage too. Kaiser's Medicare Advantage skylucy Jun 2025 #34

Good. elleng Jun 2025 #29

Amazed you don't know that service is a Regular Medicare service delisen Jun 2025 #31

I wonder how much is spent on advertising Advantage plans. Emile Jun 2025 #36

I have regular Rebl2 Jun 2025 #35

Wow! nt delisen Jun 2025 #37

It depends a lot on where live and what your plan is spinbaby Jun 2025 #39

Yes, it does. MineralMan Jun 2025 #41

I have regular Medicare, a Schedule G supplement and a prescription plan LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2025 #40