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That's fine for those wanting to stay with United Health Care.   I dropped them last December in favor of the Medicare Supplemental plan offered by Anthem Blue Cross.  For me, it was cheaper and I kept Silver Sneakers.   Everyone needs to look at wha...
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I see this topic 'heating up' again and nu8579, your post may only be accurate for you and your state.  Everyone needs to check their state and thier specific plans. I live in California.  I have Original Medicare and I had the UHC Plan F - medicare ...
ME19500407 05-28-2019 11:41 AM
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I too will continue to follow this.  And like many of you, I've just dropped United Heath Care in favor of Anthem Blue Cross!  My coverage is effective January 1st.  I went with Innovative F which is the "F Plan" with some vision and hearing aid bene...
ME19500407 01-05-2019 09:28 AM
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Geoff, You state that you are "within" 30 days of your birthday.  California law is very specific on this but it is 30 day period after your birthday!.  IF Blue Shield is violating this statute, immediately call your agent AND call the CA Department ...
ME19500407 12-19-2018 09:10 AM
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g89616c -  You need to do MORE researh as you are NOT stuck!1.  According to your posting, you are on a Medicare Supplement plan - NOT an "Advantage" (HMO) plan.  That means that you can change the plan at ANY TIME during the year.  The only potentia...
ME19500407 12-19-2018 08:26 AM
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That's fine for those wanting to stay with United Health Care.   I dropped them last December in favor of the Medicare Supplemental plan offered by Anthem Blue Cross.  For me, it was cheaper and I kept Silver Sneakers.   Everyone needs to look at wha...
ME19500407 01-10-2020 03:02 PM
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I see this topic 'heating up' again and nu8579, your post may only be accurate for you and your state.  Everyone needs to check their state and thier specific plans. I live in California.  I have Original Medicare and I had the UHC Plan F - medicare ...
ME19500407 05-28-2019 11:41 AM
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I too will continue to follow this.  And like many of you, I've just dropped United Heath Care in favor of Anthem Blue Cross!  My coverage is effective January 1st.  I went with Innovative F which is the "F Plan" with some vision and hearing aid bene...
ME19500407 01-05-2019 09:28 AM
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Geoff, You state that you are "within" 30 days of your birthday.  California law is very specific on this but it is 30 day period after your birthday!.  IF Blue Shield is violating this statute, immediately call your agent AND call the CA Department ...
ME19500407 12-19-2018 09:10 AM
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g89616c -  You need to do MORE researh as you are NOT stuck!1.  According to your posting, you are on a Medicare Supplement plan - NOT an "Advantage" (HMO) plan.  That means that you can change the plan at ANY TIME during the year.  The only potentia...
ME19500407 12-19-2018 08:26 AM
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That's fine for those wanting to stay with United Health Care.   I dropped them last December in favor of the Medicare Supplemental plan offered by Anthem Blue Cross.  For me, it was cheaper and I kept Silver Sneakers.   Everyone needs to look at wha...
ME19500407 01-10-2020 03:02 PM
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I see this topic 'heating up' again and nu8579, your post may only be accurate for you and your state.  Everyone needs to check their state and thier specific plans. I live in California.  I have Original Medicare and I had the UHC Plan F - medicare ...
ME19500407 05-28-2019 11:41 AM
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I too will continue to follow this.  And like many of you, I've just dropped United Heath Care in favor of Anthem Blue Cross!  My coverage is effective January 1st.  I went with Innovative F which is the "F Plan" with some vision and hearing aid bene...
ME19500407 01-05-2019 09:28 AM
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Geoff, You state that you are "within" 30 days of your birthday.  California law is very specific on this but it is 30 day period after your birthday!.  IF Blue Shield is violating this statute, immediately call your agent AND call the CA Department ...
ME19500407 12-19-2018 09:10 AM
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g89616c -  You need to do MORE researh as you are NOT stuck!1.  According to your posting, you are on a Medicare Supplement plan - NOT an "Advantage" (HMO) plan.  That means that you can change the plan at ANY TIME during the year.  The only potentia...
ME19500407 12-19-2018 08:26 AM
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