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2. The big problem with MA is that half of beneficiaries have little choice because they can't afford a supplement, drug

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed May 28, 2025, 02:11 PM

May 28

plan, and forgoing a little dental care, grocery cards, etc. It can add up to $3000 to $5000 a year.

The 53% of beneficiaries who choose MA do so mainly in hopes of saving a bit, accepting the risk of denials, networks, etc., because they have to.

Fortunately, it appears CMS is beginning annual audits of all MA plans this year, including denial rates, reason for denial, and denials overturned. Whether they will be tough audits, is questionable.

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