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Medicare versus Medicare Advantage
While this is a topic I tried to keep below my radar for years, it has become an issue to be dealt with and elucidate for others! Long ago my late husband, an internist, would rant about all the headaches caused by Medicare Advantage (MA) and similar ‘insurance’ plans. They interfered in the doctor patient relationship, delaying needed care while creating headaches for his office billing staff. I took note, but didn’t understand the full picture until Medicare became my insurer. Thanks to an honest insurance broker who reminded me of my late husband’s hatred for the MA plans, I was happy to get a supplement to Medicare which even covers me when traveling abroad. While I understand the ‘scene’ better, I can say I do not fully understand this ‘market’ as it is utterly complex and the rules keep changing on both sides of the ‘game.’Written by Pamela Parks
July 24, 2022