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csziggy

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29. Both my husband and I are on Medicare with supplemental plans
Sun Feb 21, 2021, 03:01 PM
Feb 2021

J and K plans. I'm not which of us is on which one - my husband has a yearly deductible (about $180) and my plan has no deductible. We both also have drug plans (Part D), this year with a new company that has much cheaper plans than we paid for last year. Right now neither of us are on very many medications, or expensive ones. Previous years I got socked with meds costs.

A friend of ours worked for an insurance company and guided us through the options. I did some shopping around, but found his advice good. The plans he recommended were slightly more expensive but also more comprehensive, so we went with him.

One caution he gave me with the particular plans - there has been talk of phasing those out. If we went with a group plan such as AARP or other organizations offer, you really can't be grandfathered in when the plan is closed out. Since we are buying direct, we will be grandfathered in unless we cancel our plans or the company goes out of business.

The year I went on Medicare and began my supplemental I had aortic valve replacement. The only thing I had to pay out of pocket was the co-pay for drugs, nothing else. I'd only been on Medicare for two weeks when they did the MRI I'd been trying to get for six months. About three months after the MRI I was getting a new valve. MY ACA plan through Blue Cross had delayed - I suspect so I would be on Medicare before BC had to pay for it.

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
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