Joe T.
Medicare "Advantage"
Medicare "Advantage". May be the largest misnomer you ever encounter. My neighbors had an advantage plan when the gentleman came down with Alzheimer's. They quickly discovered the "advantage" plan paid nothing for Alzheimer's. He ended up in an assisted care facility for $4,400.00 a month. Fortunately they could afford it, until he passed, but it almost broke them. I get sick and tired of all the constant, annoying Medicare Supplement insurance commercials, over and over all day every day touting what all they 'GIVE" you. Remember - the most important question to ask is "What They Do Not Cover". If they won't tell you - Hang Up. If you want to get honest answers, I suggest finding an "Independent" insurance agent. When you call the number on the screen, you are talking to an insurance agent who works for the company in the ad. I wonder how many Billions of dollars are spent on these ads ever year that could go to lowering their premiums? Now FYI Medicare Supplement Insurance has several "letter" designations. In Illinois, where I live, Plan "G" has to pay for everything Medicare covers, except the deductible and I believe the Doctor deductible. Plan "F" is the same, but covers all deductibles. I would advise checking your state for these plans if your interested and can afford one of them. They are more expensive, but cover much more if you need a lot of expensive care and hospital visits.

