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radical noodle

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76. I honestly don't know

Thu Jan 1, 2026, 02:19 AM

Jan 2026

although I've heard that, depending on your illness, a doctor may be able to steer you toward some financial help. As far as drugs, try to find them in Canada if the doctor thinks it's okay. I currently have one prescription that was nearly $600 a month that I can get for $113.00 in Canada.

I do know some people just can't afford treatment and try GoFundMe. Sometimes a person's church will pitch in and help, and I've known schools to hold fundraisers for students or staff and/or their families.

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UnitedHealth drops 1 million seniors, the biggest Medicare purge in two decades. [View all] JustKay Dec 2025 OP

It is not a Medicare purge gab13by13 Dec 2025 #1

Though I am not eligible ClaudetteCC Dec 2025 #2

...for us but a great deal for them. ret5hd Dec 2025 #5

That's why I call them Medicare Disadvantage programs. Wonder Why Dec 2025 #63

If you have Plan F, good for you , but.... AZ8theist Jan 2026 #78

I got really lucky. I probably would not have picked the most expensive supplement but Wonder Why Jan 2026 #79

One of the great tip offs in life paleotn Dec 2025 #33

Unfortunately they do provide a bit of coverage for some things that traditional Medicare doesn't such as dental. cstanleytech Dec 2025 #54

Yes, $400 for eye wear, free eye exam, $1000 for dental at140 Jan 2026 #73

And This After All The Advertising UHC Did For It's Advantage Plan Over The Recent Open Enrollment Period...... global1 Dec 2025 #3

I'll take a cynical guess (without actually doing any research for the truth) InstantGratification Dec 2025 #7

It doesn't work that way. Ms. Toad Dec 2025 #12

Or in regions where the general population can't afford the premiums and hospital bills ChicagoTeamster Dec 2025 #21

Exactly LogDog75 Dec 2025 #48

Precisely! SheltieLover Dec 2025 #51

They are discontinuing less profitable plans. They are not getting out of the market. (n/t) thesquanderer Dec 2025 #8

That is exactly what they are doing. My husband and I have been with them for years. We have a plan that is no ratchiweenie Dec 2025 #16

Are they offering you a different policy to replace the one that is cancelled? FakeNoose Dec 2025 #32

There are only three ways to get out of Medicare Advantage scott free IbogaProject Dec 2025 #55

However, that 80% is calculated against Medicare's approved amount yellowdogintexas Dec 2025 #57

We don't know yet. Our current policy has not expired yet. I'm sure they will offer something but we are both ratchiweenie Jan 2026 #85

They need to be catapulted into the sun Ruby the Liberal Dec 2025 #36

Because they will make many times over than amount in what they get from those who fall for it. (n/y) OldBaldy1701E Dec 2025 #9

They may be purging the seniors who are costing them the most for medical care. Lonestarblue Dec 2025 #23

Good points. See my answer SCantiGOP Dec 2025 #35

Free Luigi! intheflow Dec 2025 #4

This! lonely bird Dec 2025 #41

$26.3 million Seinan Sensei Dec 2025 #49

It's a failure of capitalism (or a crime, imho). nt Duncan Grant Dec 2025 #68

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Jan 2026 #74

I agree with your assessment, JustKay. nt Trueblue Texan Dec 2025 #6

My mother's MA plan was dropped by UnitedHealth last year ... Auggie Dec 2025 #10

BTW, if United HealthCare MA drops you, they HAVE to accept you into one of their supplement plans ... Auggie Dec 2025 #17

How many of those people who were dropped voted for Trump? Botany Dec 2025 #11

As of May 2025 - $1m in base salary and $60m in stock that vests in 2028 Ruby the Liberal Dec 2025 #37

So I am sure that the 60 million in stocks is untaxed until he taps into it, that when he does he will... Botany Dec 2025 #38

It may well be the devil as to Medicare Advantage - Ms. Toad Dec 2025 #13

Both my wife and I have AARP/UHC PCB66 Dec 2025 #18

Nope. All they are doing is dropping MA plans that aren't making them enough money. Ms. Toad Dec 2025 #22

Just curious... how much is Plan F? jmbar2 Dec 2025 #29

That depends on your age radical noodle Dec 2025 #45

Pricy, but still a bargain compared to what others are facing. jmbar2 Dec 2025 #47

Yes, and at our age radical noodle Dec 2025 #59

What happens in a situation like? jmbar2 Dec 2025 #64

I honestly don't know radical noodle Jan 2026 #76

Is the $432.36 Karma13612 Jan 2026 #75

Yes it is radical noodle Jan 2026 #77

Thank you for your response. Karma13612 Jan 2026 #81

I agree with this 100% radical noodle Jan 2026 #86

Very well said! ..eom Karma13612 Jan 2026 #90

For my wife and I PCB66 Jan 2026 #88

Thanks for sharing jmbar2 Jan 2026 #89

Have to disagree.MedicareAdvantage through United Akakoji Dec 2025 #14

Plan F is NOT Medicare Advantage,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, NGeorgian Dec 2025 #70

The poster didn't say that Plan F was an Advantage plan. llmart Dec 2025 #71

I did not say it was Akakoji Jan 2026 #80

Is it true . . . AverageOldGuy Dec 2025 #15

No, you'll need to get a Part D drug plan and might Emile Dec 2025 #20

I believe snowybirdie Dec 2025 #27

Think pre-existing conditions Soul_of_Wit Dec 2025 #44

I think the plan canceling is a special event which is like landing on a lucky space on a board game IbogaProject Dec 2025 #53

They advertise that you can count on them. NGeorgian Dec 2025 #19

Health insurance companies terminate Advantage plans every year dlk Dec 2025 #24

Does that mean they get to resume normal medicare wo penalties? IbogaProject Dec 2025 #25

Original Medicare covers 80%, the patient is responsible for 20% dlk Dec 2025 #28

Your premium can be increased Soul_of_Wit Dec 2025 #46

I will always remember TNNurse Dec 2025 #26

I would expect nothing less from UH - TBF Dec 2025 #30

None of my doctors take it, so they hate it too. joanbarnes Dec 2025 #31

Stay away from Medicare Advantage plans SCantiGOP Dec 2025 #34

And yet it gets HUGE financial support from AARP Grins Dec 2025 #39

Time for canceling AARP. Sessuch Dec 2025 #50

My parents Rebl2 Dec 2025 #40

I'm starting on my second year of Medicare LittleGirl Dec 2025 #42

I have had UHC advantage for 5 years. 1WorldHope Dec 2025 #43

Another example of why Medicare Advantage is anything but for consumers! SheltieLover Dec 2025 #52

I agree. UH was the devil when it was my employer's insurance. No way was I using them for Medicare. catrose Dec 2025 #56

My Advantage plan did me a favor and dropped it's plan. Joinfortmill Dec 2025 #58

They just wanted the money and always have. Faux pas Dec 2025 #60

STAY CLEAR OF ANY AND ALL ADVANTAGE PLANS vapor2 Dec 2025 #61

And just a thought; other countries with single payer don't worry about this total horseshit. Another uniquely American Evolve Dammit Dec 2025 #62

And meanwhile, a few billionaires are getting a tax break and a few extra yachts Blue Owl Dec 2025 #65

Mangione must have had an impact pfitz59 Dec 2025 #66

Look around, America. Have you B.See Dec 2025 #67

It's been more than 20 years since I worked at UnitedHealth dflprincess Dec 2025 #69

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Dec 2025 #72

Clearly these private insurers cannot manage themselves, so why on earth do we want travelingthrulife Jan 2026 #82

I learned SO much about health insurance from this post and all the responses. jmbar2 Jan 2026 #83

Just another proof that insurance companies have NO FUCKING BUSINESS BComplex Jan 2026 #84

We should elect people that can actually fight back FredGarvin Jan 2026 #87

It Medicare stuff should be simple lrucks1952 Jan 2026 #91