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In reply to the discussion: The Medicare Advantage ripoff every American should know about [View all]Attilatheblond
(2,235 posts)Part A is not billed to people.
Since B comes out of SS monthly payment, many assume they are not paying for part B because they don't see a bill for it.
I have A, B, and stayed in the federal employees group plan, which costs but is good insurance. Plus, being as it is a HUGE group, Blue Cross/Blue Shield seems disinclined to jerk us around. Aside for $5 Rx co-pays, I have yet to see ANY bill for medical service, including ER visit with many tests, regular doctor visit, lab work, and a long run of physical therapy sessions. My Blue plan also pays me back a good share of what Medicare took out of my monthly Social Security. That plan also has a HUGE network, almost any practitioner who takes Medicare is fine with my Blue policy and they are always expanding the network, provide a lot of perks and give great service when you call.