Yup, I thought so too, as in there's no such thing as a free lunch, but after researching customer satisfaction among other things, I went with it. It is called Medicare Supplement Plan Hg, if that means anything to anybody.
Just started Medicare last year, but after one year with Humana, I am happy. Humana paid everything as expected. Easy to understand EOBs. Just received notification of a rate change for the coming year. It is a buck or two less than the current $77/month I am currently paying. Your options and pricing are very dependent on where you live, as you know...
Exercise is great, (and actually reduces appetite in most people), but the most recent medical data shows that diet is a much more important component when it comes to reducing death rates from the 10 most common diseases in this country. Check out Dr. Michael Greger's Daily Dozen list for a good start.
The elephant in the room is AI As it replaces a multitude of jobs, the stats for SS get even worse. Argument in favor of things like tax reform become moot in the jobs environment that is around the corner, even if Congress could act.
You are correct, we are the only country that screens low risk patients with colonoscopy, which is a mini-industry of its own. We have a relatively high rate of colon cancer due to our poor diet, specifically too little fiber and too much animal protein.
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The likelihood of Congress doing anything productive in this regard is lower than me becoming the next Pope.
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Well, at least the 'BIG' part is accurate.
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Yup, I thought so too, as in there's no such thing as a free lunch, but after researching customer satisfaction among other things, I went with it. It is called Medicare Supplement Plan Hg, if that means anything to anybody.
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Just started Medicare last year, but after one year with Humana, I am happy. Humana paid everything as expected. Easy to understand EOBs. Just received notification of a rate change for the coming year. It is a buck or two less than the current $77/month I am currently paying. Your options and pricing are very dependent on where you live, as you know...
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Surely you are familiar with QCDs, which can reduce your RMD by over $100k/year.
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For sure. Enjoy your nice piece of cake for the time being, but don't forget that a very strict diet will imposed in the not too distant future.
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Exercise is great, (and actually reduces appetite in most people), but the most recent medical data shows that diet is a much more important component when it comes to reducing death rates from the 10 most common diseases in this country. Check out Dr. Michael Greger's Daily Dozen list for a good start.
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The elephant in the room is AI As it replaces a multitude of jobs, the stats for SS get even worse. Argument in favor of things like tax reform become moot in the jobs environment that is around the corner, even if Congress could act.
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That 'someday' is probably sooner than you think...
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You are correct, we are the only country that screens low risk patients with colonoscopy, which is a mini-industry of its own. We have a relatively high rate of colon cancer due to our poor diet, specifically too little fiber and too much animal protein.
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