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markodochartaigh

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5. I hope so, I have actual Medicare, not the "advantage" insurance.

Reply to Skittles (Reply #2)

Mon Sep 22, 2025, 04:26 AM

Sep 22

The insurance companies and brokers send out tons of solicitations for advantage plans though. I used to think that those companies spent most of their profit on management and administration. Now I think that they spend at least half on paper and printing.

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Can someone tell me what's going on with Covid vaccines in GA! [View all] Iris Sep 22 OP

I don't know about Georgia, markodochartaigh Sep 22 #1

regular Medicare should pay Skittles Sep 22 #2

I hope so, I have actual Medicare, not the "advantage" insurance. markodochartaigh Sep 22 #5

just the sheer amount of solicitation tips me off to where their interests are Skittles Sep 22 #6

May be too late, but this might be worth knowing -- discuss with your doctor: eppur_se_muova Sep 22 #3

Thank you. markodochartaigh Sep 22 #4

I had long covid as well Iris Sep 22 #7