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Roadblock to Medical Care? Medicare Advantage Plans
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Sep 28, 2024 | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
@pml Cutting back or discontinuing medications is exactly the problem with the cost of health care in the U.S. and especially for seniors. I'm happy to know that you found an affordable plan. Do you know what the deductible and out-of-pocket maximum is for your Humana Medicare policy?
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The deductibles vary depending on the treatment. Most are quite reasonable such as $10, $25. However some surgery deductibles go up to $100. It is $0 to see your primary care physician and $25 for a specialist. Also the medications are no charge or at least for me they have been so far. I'm not sure what the out of pocket maximum is. The correct name of the plan is Human Gold Plus H2486-006. I'm convinced this was an answer to a prayer!
I should point out that I wanted to cut my blood pressure medications to save money. However, my blood pressure levels had been in the 120/70 range since January and this was August. I was pretty certain that I could go down to one time a day with no problem but I wanted the doctor to approve that and he did! I currently only take my blood pressure medications once a day. I have had no problem with this. But it shouldn't be the only answer to financial problems!
PML