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4. Well, it is a supplemental

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #3)

Mon Feb 4, 2019, 04:27 PM

Feb 2019

And it was Medicare that forced my carrier to drop the "cost" and to switch to "Advantage."

I did consider just to use the basic Medicare but was told that I would have to check with my providers of whether they accept Medicare and, of course, the charges, at least my co-pay.

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I had to change my insurance carrier [View all] question everything Feb 2019 OP

Are you talking about a Medicare Advantage program? sinkingfeeling Feb 2019 #1

Yes. I had a "Cost" and it had to end question everything Feb 2019 #2

Thank you for asking. My pet peeve - DURHAM D Feb 2019 #3

Well, it is a supplemental question everything Feb 2019 #4

Sorry but I don't understand your post. DURHAM D Feb 2019 #8

You want to differentiate between Medicare and the supplemental plans question everything Feb 2019 #10

I wish you could write a letter to Blue Shield for me. BigmanPigman Feb 2019 #5

I think that this year, if your plan was discontinued you have until end of Feb question everything Feb 2019 #6

I have the ACA with tax credits BigmanPigman Feb 2019 #7

Try to contact Allergan directly. All of them have programs to assist patients who have question everything Feb 2019 #11

Thanks for all the help and info. BigmanPigman Feb 2019 #12

Good work, and question everything! elleng Feb 2019 #9