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4 treatment options from my doctor, which one should I start with?
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) | Last Active: Aug 2 5:00pm | Replies (73)Comment receiving replies
Hello @kim1965,
Here is a Connect discussion on Medicare Advantage plans. Personally, I will not make the switch to an Advantage plan even though the monthly cost might be lower. I have a supplemental Medicare plan. It's always wise to look carefully at any Medicare plan before making a decision. Sometimes, with the Advantage plans, the insurance company takes more control over patient care.
Here is the link to the Connect discussion on this topic:
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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/medicare-advantage/?pg=2
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I totally agree with Teresa regarding Medicare advantage plans. As someone who worked as a Benefits rep for many years before retiring I saw how dangerous some of these plans can be. The monthly contribution is lower, but as Teresa said insurance companies have more control over what treatments you can and cannot have. My husband was diagnosed with stage four Neuroendocrine Tumor cancer in September 2022. We have traditional Medicare and purchased a retiree Blue Cross PPO supplemental plan through my husband’s employer and have had wonderful coverage at U Of M Ann Arbor Michigan. Good luck to you.