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Old 03-27-2025, 07:50 AM
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I think Medicare advantage would put me in a network of doctors. Since I am a snowbird I need doctors in two locations that Medicare will cover. I don’t think that works for snowbirds.
Actually, it does work. We have in-network doctors both here, Upstate NY, and any other state we go to. Like traditional (government) Medicare, we have an Advantage plan that doesn't require pre-authorizations to specialists, tests, x-rays, etc. Unlike traditional Medicare, our Advantage plan gives us an allowance for over-the-counter meds, even food, etc., as well as dental, hearing, fitness, and vision coverage. So, the Advantage plan covers so much more and everywhere I want to go inside the US.