Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Cost Differences Explained

In this video, I clear up common misconceptions about the costs of Original Medicare versus Medicare Advantage. Watch and listen as I give a detailed comparison of premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses, helping you understand the true financial implications of each option. It is critical that you join the right Medicare path the first time because not doing so can lead to costly mistakes.

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The other big issue to consider is your freedom of choice. At 65, when I signed up for Medicare, I was ther person who saw my doc once a year for a check up. I chose a plan G supplement to regular medicare because I like to pick my doctor and hospital and don't want to be dictated to as to where I can go. A year later, I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. I had chemo, radiation, and a total of 4 surgical procedures (2 major, 2 minor). My total out of pocket was a bit over $200 per year for the plan G deductible and about $60 for one medication that wasn't fully covered. I chose to be treated at a nationally recognized cancer center located near my daughter for the better quality of care than available in my medium size city. That would have been "out of network" on an advantage plan because they would have insisted that care was available right down the street from my home. It amounts to "pay me now or pay me later, " but at least with the supplement plans, you know what you will be paying. If you never get sick, advantage is cheaper. If you ever need it, the supplement plan is better.