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Old 10-28-2017, 07:58 PM
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We switched to the Supplement plan because of concern that Advantage plans could be cancelled and that you would be required to go through underwriting etc. to get a new plan. Any thoughts about this concern? We understand that supplement plan premiums could increase but understand that once in they cannot be cancelled. I have not heard of anyone having an Advantage plan cancelled.

If your medicare advantage plan is cancelled you have a "right to issue" which means any company selling a supplemental for regular medicare in your area would have to accept you without having to be underwritten or pay an increased premium.

guaranteed issue rights | Medicare.gov