Think about it this way. Say you’re buying auto insurance, and you’re lured into buying a cheap policy that even offers free oil changes and tire rotations. Then you get into a serious crash that caused injuries, and liable for enormous sums. Do you want an algorithm deciding if the profit-seeking insurance company is going to deny paying the claim, which they often do? And suppose they agree to pay, would you accept sometimes having to take your car to a shop an hour away, who can’t fix it for four months? That’s basically what you get with Medicare Advantage – and that isn’t even the half of it.
So stay tuned for this series – I bring the receipts – and don’t let anyone you know make a Medicare enrollment decision, or change their plan, until you read this series that will be published over the next several weeks. But bear in mind that the December 7 deadline for making plan changes, as published by Medicare is coming up soon.
And in the meantime, here’s where to find official Medicare information and free personalized assistance:
Nationwide or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)