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Joinfortmill

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13. Yes, some, unless there is a s qualifying event.

Wed Oct 29, 2025, 09:57 AM

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In my case, the Advantage plan was leaving my State and would not be available in 2026. I took advantage (lol) of that and switched

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Switching from Advantage Plan (which left my area, creating a qualifying event) to Original Medicare. Here's Why [View all] Joinfortmill Wednesday OP

I switched from an advantage to regular Medicare about 10 years ago Walleye Wednesday #1

Thom Hartmann predicted a year ago gab13by13 Wednesday #7

But still, 53% of beneficaries choose Medicare Advantage because they believe it is more affordable for them. Silent Type Wednesday #10

"... they believe it is more affordable." Grins Wednesday #32

Like I said, you get a choice. If Medicare is better for you, take it. If MA is better, take it. But don't try to take Silent Type Wednesday #34

I would be doing tradtional Medicare + a plan to cover my meds, but I chose Medicare Advantage for dental and vision iluvtennis Wednesday #33

Exactly, it's a choice. MA is definitely better for some people, others not. Silent Type Wednesday #35

My daughter is an RN case manager for home care Freddie Wednesday #27

Not exactly true. Traditional Medicare has very detailed coverage rules that prevent some questionable claims. Silent Type Wednesday #39

Will do. Joinfortmill Wednesday #11

Good for you. Luckily, I learned about Medicare Supplement and ignored the "advantage" propaganda. we can do it Wednesday #2

Are there restrictions on switching from Adv. to Medicare? nt Ilsa Wednesday #3

Yes IbogaProject Wednesday #5

Thank you very much. nt Ilsa Wednesday #20

The issue is getting a Medigap supplement Abnredleg Wednesday #6

Thank you very much. nt Ilsa Wednesday #18

Yes, some, unless there is a s qualifying event. Joinfortmill Wednesday #13

Thank you very much. nt Ilsa Wednesday #16

Original Medicare? Sanity Claws Wednesday #4

Advantage Plans include Parts A and B Abnredleg Wednesday #8

Plain Medicare certainly covers doctors visits. gab13by13 Wednesday #9

Medicare covers part A & B. Joinfortmill Wednesday #14

Medicare Part A (hospital, etc.) deRien Wednesday #24

Original Medicare is both Part A and Part B Bob_in_VA Wednesday #31

OP--there's a lot of misinformation in this thread. marybourg Wednesday #12

Everyrhing I posted is absolutely true to my experience Joinfortmill Wednesday #15

I wasn't referring to your information. marybourg Wednesday #21

SHIP? Sanity Claws Wednesday #17

This: marybourg Wednesday #22

Thanks Sanity Claws Wednesday #26

Be aware, Supplemental Plans will only cover you once without a full medical history. lark Wednesday #19

It's complicated, for sure. Joinfortmill Wednesday #23

My plan was not being offered in 2026 so I was able to switch EverHopeful Wednesday #25

Last year a friend who had Medicare Advantage was informed that her insurer was no longer doing business in her area. Lonestarblue Wednesday #28

Summation: the Advantage Plan that sounds so good today can bite you in the ass tomorrow Auggie Wednesday #29

Good advice. Joinfortmill Wednesday #30

If you can afford it, always get real Medicare. If you MUST get Advantage due to financial reasons, make sure you Fil1957 Wednesday #36

Your health history might prevent you getting a Medigap plan** NGeorgian Wednesday #37

Medicare Supplemental plans can be very expensive. Sogo Wednesday #38