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In reply to the discussion: I'm getting Medicare on April 1, 2013. [View all]trof
(54,256 posts)26. United Healthcare is DEFINITELY "FOR' profit.
And they pay AARP well to push their policies.
Look up what the United Healthcare CEO makes.
It will make you vomit.
We went with Mutual Of Omaha for our Medigap policy.
It's a 'mutual' insurance company basically owned by policy holders.
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I start the 1 Jan 13. They have sent so much info that it is mind boggling. It was suggested
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2012
#1
I don't know if you realize if you all their office you can make an appointment on the phone for
southernyankeebelle
Dec 2012
#16
You should not carry it in your pocket just as you should not carry your SS card
question everything
Dec 2012
#33
The reason I asked is that when I turned 65 I was still working and not drawing SS.
DURHAM D
Dec 2012
#14
I have found that AARP's United Health Care plan is best and cheaper. I rejected Medicare
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#19
I will look at Mutual of Omaha next year. I simply compared Medicare Advantage compainies
CTyankee
Dec 2012
#66
AARP offers both Medicare Advantage and Medigap (Supplemental) to regular Medicare.
DURHAM D
Dec 2012
#32
Yeah, that's standard. SSDI has a number of disability benefit considerations included.
pinto
Dec 2012
#57
Will I have to pay that for the first year or can I appeal it. The SS web site says
doc03
Dec 2012
#48
If I recall correctly I had to go ahead and pay the higher amount for a year but
DURHAM D
Dec 2012
#50
Congratulations! I hear from others that they're SO relieved when they get onto Medicare
mainer
Dec 2012
#23
Then there is nothing you can do but stand by for the crash and then maybe he'll listen.
Cleita
Dec 2012
#63
I will call the local hospital and ask for advice but I'm worried about paying for my prescriptions
ebbie15644
Dec 2012
#67
My mother in law uses something called "Texan Plus" is that a Meidcare Advantage plan?
Lone_Star_Dem
Dec 2012
#53