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In reply to the discussion: Anyone really happy on traditional Medicare? [View all]Demobrat
(9,922 posts)83. Advantage Plans are fine
as long as the care you need is in the network, and the insurance company agrees that you need the care.
The upfront costs are less. Premiums are lower. If you manage to die without ever needing to go out of network, you win.
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If you are happy, tha's what matters. Personally, I'd be a nervous wreck without a Medigap.
Silent Type
May 2024
#22
Yes. It may be a good idea to let your primary care doctor know so you can share records with a specialist if needed.
Lonestarblue
May 2024
#37
Traditional Medicare with a supplement and Silver Script for Rx. Good RX or pharmacy discount plans are much better,
nature-lover
May 2024
#61
If mine is a refill, I get the discount. If it is a new one or I am out of refills, I have to ask.
nature-lover
May 2024
#99
If you can't afford a Medigap plan plus a standalone Part D plan, and a dental and vision plan,
dlk
May 2024
#73
After reading up on it, MA is more of a HMO and it was less risky to pay the Part B for better coverage.
keithbvadu2
May 2024
#97
Until we improve traditional Medicare -- assuming that is even in cards -- talk of banning MA is unfair to the 51% of
Silent Type
May 2024
#106
Thanks for bringing up this topic, XanaDUer2. I am looking into this now.
SupportSanity
May 2024
#109