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House of Roberts

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19. I don't think this is politics

Reply to kerouac2 (Reply #5)

Thu Oct 2, 2025, 10:10 AM

Oct 2

but it is certainly profits.
My take is that the loss of Medicaid means providers will cease serving low income mostly rural areas, which will lead to worse health outcomes in these areas. That translates to sicker people needing more expensive care which will run Advantage plans in these areas into the red. They're pulling out to get away from the anticipated losses.

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UnitedHealthcare, other insurers to scale back Medicare Advantage plans [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 2 OP

Trump needs the money for his stunts, golf, and ballroom. Irish_Dem Oct 2 #1

This shouldn't surprise anyone FakeNoose Oct 2 #2

Damn good question! By putting "Medicare" in the name they succeed in convincing people they need it... Rhiannon12866 Oct 2 #4

It is "Medicare Part C", established by the weasle John Kaisich under Clinton BumRushDaShow Oct 2 #7

The real reason they call it "Medicare Advantage" meow2u3 Oct 2 #20

The advantages can outweigh the costs as long as you're not sick bucolic_frolic Oct 2 #3

Urban areas? Because southern MN voted red. kerouac2 Oct 2 #5

I don't think this is politics House of Roberts Oct 2 #19

"What are the options?" area51 Oct 2 #6

Only Minnesota? mdbl Oct 2 #8

No. BumRushDaShow Oct 2 #9

But it's just become Open Season dweller Oct 2 #10

Expect It To Happen Elsewhere... GB_RN Oct 2 #11

Every year come the attacks DownriverDem Oct 2 #12

Yes, You Need RobinA Oct 2 #13

And . . . AverageOldGuy Oct 2 #14

You can, but you can't get supplemental insurance Demobrat Oct 2 #17

I could be wrong, I'm only 59 and not well versed in Medicare matters InstantGratification Oct 2 #18

You are correct. Demobrat Oct 2 #22

No, You Don't RobinA Oct 2 #23

That's all Part C RainCaster Oct 2 #15

Silver lining for some people. Demobrat Oct 2 #16

This is another of a million reasons to NEVER vote for ANY republiCON wolfie001 Oct 2 #21