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egbertowillies

(4,284 posts) Fri Oct 17, 2025, 12:29 AM Oct 17

The Truth About Medicare Advantage: A Corporate Scam Disguised as Choice [View all]

A Houston retirees forum reveals how Medicare Advantage privatizes healthcare and drains public trust. Choose Traditional Medicare as we fight for Medicare for All.

Blog Post: https://egberto.substack.com/p/the-truth-about-medicare-advantage

Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/politicsdoneright/episodes/The-Truth-About-Medicare-Advantage-A-Corporate-Scam-Disguised-as-Choice-e39i6c1/a-ac795sq

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The Truth About Medicare Advantage: A Corporate Scam Disguised as Choice [View all] egbertowillies Oct 17 OP

I pay nearly $200 a month for Medicare, and that is after pre paying into it for 40 years. MichMan Oct 17 #1

The general idea is fine, but the NAME is terrible. AZJonnie Oct 17 #2

I use regular Medicare. Have been for many years. I wouldn't touch Medicare Disadvantage with a 10 foot pole. Wonder Why Oct 17 #3

Medicare Advantage might seem like a good option for someone relatively healthy in their 60s. tritsofme Oct 17 #4

Those advocating "Medicare for All" fail to acknowledge that most people need a supplement offered by private insurance MichMan Oct 17 #5