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mrmpa

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4. I know a lot of people disparage..........

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Wed Nov 30, 2016, 10:14 PM

Nov 2016

Medicare Advantage plans, but I think they are very good. I have my 86 year old mom on one. Her prescription drug plan is from the state, but I don't let her use it, it's too expensive & they will only fill a 30 day prescription at $8 for generic and minimally $15 for a name brand.

Her copays are $5 for her PCP, specialists are $45 and hospital stays no matter the length is $350.

Mom is on all generics and we can get a 90 day supply for $10. We will only use her state plan on a very expensive name brand if she would ever need one.

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I'm looking at my medicare choices, Oy! [View all] irisblue Oct 2015 OP

There should be a specially trained SHIP counselor to help you locally. hedda_foil Oct 2015 #1

thank you! irisblue Oct 2015 #2

I went with a medicare advantage plan. procon Oct 2015 #3

I know a lot of people disparage.......... mrmpa Nov 2016 #4