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In reply to the discussion: Our first medical procedures under Medicare [View all]napi21
(45,806 posts)57. The few Adv. plans I checked out all had a limit to how much they will pay. Granted it was high
($1 million) but with medical coats being what they are, I can see sosmeone with a seriouus long term illness could easily reach that figure. I asume once you reach that max. you're on your own. Or maybe just don't get aeny care at all?
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It's only undeniable evidence that the healthcare system has stolen Americans'.....
jaxexpat
Jan 2023
#28
But but but what about an Advantage Plan? Thy have ads with tennis playing 80 year olds???
JanMichael
Jan 2023
#4
Only if you get your medicxal services within their networks. They limit your options.
KPN
Jan 2023
#38
The few Adv. plans I checked out all had a limit to how much they will pay. Granted it was high
napi21
Jan 2023
#57
Americans don't seem to realize what we pay for premiums and out-of-pocket expenses is much more
dlk
Jan 2023
#7
Absent unusual circumstances, cataract surgery does not require a hospital admission.
Ms. Toad
Jan 2023
#52
And the best part really is that Medicare did not approve a substantive share of the overall bill
KPN
Jan 2023
#35