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Medicare question: Traditional or Advantage approach better for MPNers
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Dec 8, 2022 | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
We tried Medicare with a crappy Part D. When my husband had a heart attack, we found out how inadequate that was.
We now have an advantage plan thru our regional hospital system. If you are willing to stay in the network, it is a good deal. If you like to get second opinions and hit the big university research hospitals and try new drugs, not so much.
It's all about what's available, the level of care you can live with, and what you can afford.
There is no perfect plan unless you are wealthy.
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It is a big decision finding the right Medicare plan.
We have been on a UCare Advantage plan which includes part D since we started on Medicare 11 years ago and have been very happy. This year my husband was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and he reached his maximum of $3,200 very quickly with the chemo drugs but he hasn’t paid a dime since. We need no referrals and Mayo is in our network. Not all advantage plans are bad. I think one thing to watch is that the drugs you take are in their formulary. Good luck!