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Old 03-19-2023, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rrdsg View Post
Huge difference between Advantage and Supplement. Advantage is comparable to an HMO where your "gatekeeper" doctor determines when and if you can see a specialist. With a supplement, you can at any time decide for yourself to see any doctor who accepts Medicare. All supplement plans offer the same benefits, regulated by Medicare. The only difference is the cost of the premium. If you're eligible for USAA, they offer a supplement and it's as good as all the rest of their insurances.
Another example of a poster giving incorrect info - go to shine

1. An HMO is an advantage plan but not the only type of advantage plan
2. A PPO is an advantage plan also and requires no gatekeeper to see a specialist.
FYI - TV AARP medicare advantage choice PPO is accepted at Shands and many other teaching hospitals as in network (the big scare).

Medicare Advantage HMO VS. PPO *⚕️ #shorts - YouTube

Last edited by rustyp; 03-19-2023 at 11:05 AM.