Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Seniors

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)

1. The premium cut is a big deal. Medicare typically pays 100% of lab tests anyway.

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Wed May 27, 2020, 09:56 PM

May 2020

Although I’m sure most health insurers could squeeze out a little more in the circumstances, I’ll give them credit for offering premium cuts to customers. I really get ticked at phone, car and home insurance, cable, etc., where you have to threaten to change service providers to get a concession.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

5 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

My Medicare advantage will reduce my premiums by 20% for July and August [View all] question everything May 2020 OP

The premium cut is a big deal. Medicare typically pays 100% of lab tests anyway. Hoyt May 2020 #1

I've heard Advantage is not so good for long term hospital care. trof Jun 2020 #2

Did not have much choice. Had another Medicare plan and last year it ended question everything Jun 2020 #3

My understanding is that Advantage plans PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2020 #4

Advantage provides at least the benefits of original medicare. Progressive dog Jun 2020 #5