Another reason to avoid Medicare Advantage plans.
AND United Healthcare.
I believe the payment problems are fewer with a traditional medicare and a supplemental because medicare pays first.
“ I believe the payment problems are fewer with a traditional medicare and a supplemental because medicare pays first.”
True. I had few problems with BC/BS medicare advantage plans, but Dr’s had trouble getting some procedures approved. When I moved to Texas, my Cardiologist recommended a supplement plan. If medicare pays anything, the plan pays 100% of the difference. No referrals, and coverage anywhere in the US. More expensive, and doesn’t cover dental, but well worth it. We are insured by Aetna, and have had zero problems for 5 years, and too many expensive procedures and hospital stays to mention. Just the copays with an advantage plan would be more than the premiums I pay.