It's the biggest problem with these. The GWB administration got a law passed allowing these companies to insert the word "Medicare" in the title of their plans when it's not Medicare at all. Medicare doesn't go out and pay these companies. The only way a company gets any Medicare money is if YOU choose to use them instead of regular Medicare.
It's what makes Medicare Advantage so confusing in an already insanely confusing process. I know, I just went through it. By being able to call themselves "Medicare Advantage" people think that actual Medicare is pushing these cold calls, sending these mailers etc when they are NOT!. Medicare will NEVER try to sell you ANYTHING! When you get your Medicare packet it gives you either the choices you have or where to find them online (by creating your Medicare account with Medicare itself).
I can't stand it when our Medicare takes the heat for this kind of stuff. It's completely understandable because of the way the Republicans have manipulated it and are trying to funnel it into private companies. I hope that cleared it up and just understand, Medicare itself is not calling you nor will they try and solicit you via phone or any other way. They only answer questions and send you information when you request it. Please note below, very important.....
If you are receiving ANY calls about Medicare they are 1 of 2 things, PRIVATE COMPANIES or FRAUDULENT IDENTITY THEIVES! Hang up. Block the numbers or if you don't know how to do that, call your phone provider they will do it for you.
Its never Medicare nor is it Medicare's fault, its Republicans and THATS WHY WE"RE ALL HERE!!!
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