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In reply to the discussion: My Medicare Advantage Wellness Check [View all]Rebl2
(17,488 posts)35. I have regular
Medicare and a blue cross supplement through my husbands former employer. I get same Medicare wellness check at no cost. My doctor I see doesnt prescribe any medication that I take. My specialists do. Nephrologist and rheumatologist. One of the arthritis medications I take is quite expensive ( over fourteen thousand dollars). At the beginning of the year I paid 60 dollars for that prescription and havent paid anything for my prescriptions since then. Could this possibly be because of the prescription program that President Biden got passed last year? If so, thank you President Biden!
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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
You are also in majority since 53% of Medicare eligibles choose Medicare Advantage. Some folks think they are stupid.
Silent Type
Jun 2025
#6
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
Health systems cancel contracts because they want more money. Think trump negotiating strategy with patients as pawns.
Silent Type
Jun 2025
#21
Yes, patients get caught in middle when docs feel like they need more money. Over half shun Medicaid too
Silent Type
Jun 2025
#24
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
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 am very happy with my Kaiser Medicare Advantage too. Kaiser's Medicare Advantage
skylucy
Jun 2025
#34
I have regular Medicare, a Schedule G supplement and a prescription plan
LetMyPeopleVote
Jun 2025
#40