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Kali

(55,021 posts) Sun Feb 21, 2021, 02:07 PM Feb 2021

medicare etc [View all]

someone in this house needs to make some decisions (not me, I am YOUNG, dammit!)

do you have supplemental insurance or did you go with an advantage plan?

I know things differ by states but please tell me what you did and think about it.

thank you for helping!

18 votes, 0 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	medicare a and b, that is all
	1 (6%)
	medicare and some other (please elaborate, if you would)
	12 (67%)
	an advantage plan (please elaborate, if you would)
	3 (17%)
	other (feel free to elaborate)
	2 (11%)
	Robb is a dingbat (guess I am not that young)
	0 (0%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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medicare etc [View all] Kali Feb 2021 OP

... Faux pas Feb 2021 #1

that sounds good, and did you have a choice or did employer choose supplemental over advantage? Kali Feb 2021 #11

They Faux pas Feb 2021 #25

i have medicare a and b rampartc Feb 2021 #16

Not Faux pas Feb 2021 #26

generics are cheap at the local walgreens rampartc Feb 2021 #30

Plans G and D. Kahuna Feb 2021 #50

Everyone I know that went with an Advantage plan Popcorn 51 Feb 2021 #2

I have what you have. murielm99 Feb 2021 #5

I was getting a bit of a "too good to be true" vibe from what I was reading Kali Feb 2021 #7

We have Medicare A & B and D and a Medigap supplemental. notinkansas Feb 2021 #33

I have the same and love it, no surprises. redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #35

Medicare A, B, supplemental, (BCBS - a G plan), D (Clear Springs). whoops revising a bit NewHendoLib Feb 2021 #3

we have BCBS Obamacare through the exchange now Kali Feb 2021 #8

Thanks for putting some numbers to it. SMC22307 Feb 2021 #10

Advantage here.. ananda Feb 2021 #4

did they choose or did you have an option of doing something else? Kali Feb 2021 #12

I'm happy with it. ananda Feb 2021 #34

I may work until I drop dead so I can stay on my employers plan dflprincess Feb 2021 #6

it is a little overwhelming Kali Feb 2021 #15

narrow networks are a real problem if you travel out of your local area yellowdogintexas Feb 2021 #38

my wife is on disability, she has a medigap plan to suppliment her a and b Takket Feb 2021 #9

it is disgusting ANYBODY can be burdened this way! Kali Feb 2021 #14

i don't think advnatage plans cover the gap but i've never looked that deep into it Takket Feb 2021 #20

You do understand that hospitalization is covered under Part A fully except for deductibles? Big Blue Marble Feb 2021 #22

A, B and D with supplemental jpak Feb 2021 #13

Just curious dflprincess Feb 2021 #31

It's a Maine outfit jpak Feb 2021 #42

I am very happy with Medicare and a Supplemental. Big Blue Marble Feb 2021 #17

yeah, not even considering the "politics" of it Kali Feb 2021 #21

Part B or C which one? Jake2413 Feb 2021 #18

My husband has a Medicare Advantage plan Politicub Feb 2021 #19

If you can afford $150 - $250 a month for a supplement, that is probably the most flexible way to go Hoyt Feb 2021 #23

I Chose Advantage Plan ProfessorGAC Feb 2021 #24

Instead of calling a company line find an agent that works for you grantcart Feb 2021 #27

I have AARP through United Health Group as secondary insurance Hamlette Feb 2021 #28

Both my husband and I are on Medicare with supplemental plans csziggy Feb 2021 #29

Medicare with Tricare as supplement northoftheborder Feb 2021 #32

Advantage VickiSmith Feb 2021 #36

medicare and supplement IBEWVET Feb 2021 #37

We pick up parts A&B +supplemental through United Health peggysue2 Feb 2021 #39

Some things to consider yellowdogintexas Feb 2021 #40

Medicare A&B with United Health supplemental. Greybnk48 Feb 2021 #41

Medicare A, B, and private Part D (Prescription) Backseat Driver Feb 2021 #43

My income is my SS of $870 a month. I share my bills with Jeannie who has a job. panader0 Feb 2021 #44

If you are eligible for Medicare you have a choice between an Advantage plan or Medicare in2herbs Feb 2021 #45

Minnesota has a program for low income seniors called MSHO dflprincess Feb 2021 #46

My husbands old employer he is retired Tree Lady Feb 2021 #47

Medicare A&B with United Health supplemental. Greybnk48 Feb 2021 #48

In Massachusetts, Birthplace of Romney/Obama care, you can rgbecker Feb 2021 #49

This is irrelevant to me ironflange Feb 2021 #51

Advantage is private insurance and they can really screw with you when you need it the most. Liberal In Texas Feb 2021 #52

My husband has an advantage plan, myccrider Feb 2021 #53

Consider yourself hugged for "Robb is a dingbat" - also KentuckyWoman Feb 2021 #54

thank you! Kali Feb 2021 #55

Useful thread for Medicare info. Bookmarking. oasis Feb 2021 #56

kick for weekday eyes Kali Feb 2021 #57