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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
If The Villages health system accepted original Medicare for their primary care doctors, they would be inundated with patients from the surrounding areas, and the health centers would no longer be convenient for Villages residents to use. If you accept original Medicare, you must accommodate all patients who have it.
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That's ridiculous.
It's a strictly financial decision. Medicare Advantage Plans are more profitable for providers, under most circumstances. The Provider gets to determine what is necessary & not necessary for a given patient. Advantage Plans promote shoddy medical care, for the sake of profits. Why do you think they all advertise financial incentives to sign onto their plans?
Advantage plans are for folks who can't afford real insurance and are willing to sacrifice their health to save a few bucks.