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Replies to "@lilianna I'm sorry Mayo doesn't take your insurance. There are issues with the so called "advantage"..."
Thanks for again explaining the situation with Medicare Advantage plans. When one first goes on Medicare it is a bit confusing to understand the differences.
Most important to understand is that with original/traditional Medicare (Parts A, B) one can self-refer to any doctor in the US that takes Medicare. One loses choice and is restricted by Medicare Advantage to their network. And that is a problem when one gets sick.
The second biggest issue that if one thinks to change back to original Medicare because unhappy with Advantage, then it is quite difficult to find the insurance for the 20% that Medicare does not pay. In the beginning all companies have to take you, but not after. People are then stuck with Advantage plan.
I fortunately went with Original Medicare + my Medigap supplemental plan because I now really use it and I have no problems and never see a bill except my monthly insurance premium. I have been a patient at Mayo Rochester for 2.5 years with and have seen multiple doctors in several departments.