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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]OhNo-Really
(3,985 posts)56. I'm happy you saved your sight!
I own a lovely home & have savings without which Id be SOL too.
I dont want them taken from me.
I think I qualify for G. Sounds like $$ well spent
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I did not go with an Advantage plan for just the reasons you mentioned. I went with regular
vsrazdem
Nov 2019
#29
Not necessarily, but you need to talk to someone about getting back on regular Medicare and
vsrazdem
Nov 2019
#48
Yes they will be. However, no new participants will be enrolling, so the pool of premium
vsrazdem
Nov 2019
#68
No, the supplemental plans G and F are underwritten by private insurance companies.
vsrazdem
Nov 2019
#73
Thanks. I haven't explored the various plans for years, so I don't know what it is, either.
Frustratedlady
Nov 2019
#75
G is the new F, same coverage besides it does not cover the $185 deductable from Part B
krawhitham
Nov 2019
#44
As I understand it, plan F will be available if you were at least on Plan A by Jan 1,2020
dflprincess
Nov 2019
#79
The year I was eligible for Medicare, I received a booklet as does everyone else.
llmart
Nov 2019
#27
I don't think you really have to "qualify". It's just one of the supplemental plan choices.
llmart
Nov 2019
#58
If you did not choose regular Medicare when you initially enrolled and instead chose an Advantage
vsrazdem
Nov 2019
#72
you may not be able to buy a Medigap policy. If you're able to buy one, it may cost more.
llmart
Nov 2019
#93
It looks like AARP is trying to get their people to go onto the United Health Care HMO or PPO
dhol82
Nov 2019
#8
My older brother chose a Doctor that was certified by Medicare when he signed up.
Blue_true
Nov 2019
#15
Yes. So far no problems for me. Even provides urgent care and emergency out of the country.
emmaverybo
Nov 2019
#17
For Medicare Part D if your assets are less then $12k you can apply for extra help
KWR65
Nov 2019
#21
In NM, I have Medicare thru Presbyterian Hospital - Presbyterian Senior Care
womanofthehills
Nov 2019
#54
One of my best friends went without medical insurance for 10 years, and was overjoyed when...
Hekate
Nov 2019
#61
My brother did it. Send her to Medicare.gov, have her choose a top rated Plan B.
Blue_true
Nov 2019
#101
Wrong. My brother signed up. People need to go to Medicare.gov and do research.
Blue_true
Nov 2019
#102
not wrong. the complexity is deliberate to favor commercial interests.
Hermit-The-Prog
Nov 2019
#108
My brother lives here in Florida. His Plan B is from a Kentucky company. It has been excellent for
Blue_true
Nov 2019
#103
What you should do is go the Medicare.gov and find a top rated Plan B provider.
Blue_true
Nov 2019
#105