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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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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8881
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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 ...
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10185
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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...
1
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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 ...
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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...
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