Gosh. Who wouldn't? This is an amazing place and run exceedingly well. Show me something better.

This is a 22 min. video all about Medicare Advantage plans. This is by an independent broker that sells Advantage Plans as well as supplements for original Medicare. This is very informative and explains the pros and cons of the two.


[URL="https://medigapseminars.org/medicare-advantage-plans/"

You have to copy and paste the link. I couldn't get it to post the link for some reason

That's funny.

There have been articles regarding TVH/UHC cancer specialist deficiencie/issues. You can find these articles if you search.

So you are saying people who are presently on Tricare for Life are okay to stay with VHS. But anyone after Jan 1 who goes on Tricare for Life when they turn 65 will be dropped. If so, that seems illogical, unless they are just waiting for the present Tricare people to die off or move on. If Tricare is accepted now, why wouldn't it be in one year? If I were in your position, I think I'd just sit tight and see what happens until just before August, 2017. Maybe they'll change their minds yet again.

What, exactly, is funny?? The part about expecting grown, rational, supposedly educated adults to get facts before flying off the handle?

Oh I have made several calls. It sounds like you have made up your mind and I am not trying to change it. Like someone else said it's best not to take any advise too seriously you see on an message board. The thing is your doctors office has an agenda, don't ya think? I'm sure what they told you was true but did they tell you everything. I'm going to give you a number to call, you can call if you want or disregard.

Matthew Claassen ph# 1-800-847-9680 ext-2. He is an independent nation wide insurance agent. He sells all Medicare plans (including Advantage plans..which he gets the most for selling you). Tell him your situation and that you are considering an Advantage plan and see what he has to say. It won't cost a dime and you will never find a more knowledgeable person anywhere when it comes to Medicare. He has been at it for decades and his wife works in Medicare billing. As you said they know their stuff. Either way good luck to ya.

As I've stated in numerous other posts, my personal research went far beyond the rep in my care center. Yes, I'm switching, after finding that it would be dumb for me not to. Different strokes for different folks. It's what makes the world go 'round!

Have you spoken to a Tricare rep? We investigated our options as we expected to have to choose between staying with Tricare for Life or UHC. I spoke to a rep for TFL and was told clearly that going to UHC only affected Medicare and the TFL drug plan. Essentially, TFL was separate from my Medicare coverage and unaffected by choosing an advantage plan (except for the drug coverage). If I left UHC and let TFL know, they would restart my drug plan. I was going to find out if I went with UHC, would TFL cover my co-pays. But before that happened, I found out I could stay with Medicare/TFL, at least for 2017. We'll see what happens after that.

I started with TVH when I was 63. I have Tricare . They told me I was grandfathered in forever. One month before my 65th birthday I got a call telling me I'd have to change to United HC Medicare Advantage "a la The Villages" or find a new PCP. Oops, they changed their grandfathering policy. My Tricare for Life is better than United HC Advantage so I changed, but I was mad. So yes, they can force Tricare beneficiaries out.

If Tricare for Life beneficiaries opt into United HC Medicare Advantage HMO, the TFL drug benefit is off, and the United HC drug benefit is on.

The letter we received indicated there was nothing for us to do as TRICARE FOR LIFE will be acceptable

It's funny that you think asking UHC what they think about their product is actually due diligence. Would you go to a Ford dealer to find out the problems with their vehicles?

I think that is only true if you are under 65, or if your are enrolled in medicare advantage.

Tricare for Life is for Medicare eligible, thus over 65 in most cases. Tricare for Life current members are eligible to remain in VHS.

The insurance rep I spoke with was independent and actually provided information on many other companies' plans, not just UHC; I found him completely unbiased and professional. Govern yourself accordingly, and I'll continue to hold myself accountable for the information I choose to rely upon.