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23. Sounds good for those in MA.

Sat Nov 15, 2025, 06:31 PM

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In addition to what you have pointed out small business owners and self employed pay double into Medicare and Social Security. I never heard of the trial period for Medicare Advantage which is not affiliated with Medicare. It used to be if Medicare Advantage was chosen there was no going back.

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