Medicare Advantage Vs Medicare Supplement Plans In the Villages

[@Paintbug]

Thanks, that was helpful.

[@pittmanlawoffice7318]

Thank you for your comments. This video is for informational purposes only as are all of the videos we put on this channel. Our firm does not provide guidance on Medicare. If there are specific questions or concerns about Medicare feel free to reach out to Jim Bodenner. His information is in the video description.

[@ggjr61]

As someone who thinks supplements are the way to go I find this a little unfair to Medicare Advantage as far as costs are concerned because Medicare Advantage includes the drug or part D plan which can be quite costly depending on your situation. If you have a supplement you will have to purchase a separate part D plan if you want drug coverage.

[@g0989]

Top tier hospitals, like Mayo Clinic, are not going be be a realistic option for many, because there are only a few such facilities in the United States, and treatment at one would entail significant transportation and lodging costs for many, which would not be covered by Medicare or other insurance. There is also the question as to whether or not a patient's medical condition would make long distance travel difficult. Lastly, those treatment centers will not accept everyone who is seeking treatment there, regardless of their insurance situation.

[@putoluto5256]

Sounds like, by and large, a Supplement plan is the (much?) better option over Advantage plans.

[@putoluto5256]

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