My first thought as well. I did pharmacy claims support for a major pharmacy chain some years ago, and I didn’t know a whole lot about Medicare going into it, being a 20-something man who already realized Fox News was bullshit at the time. But from what I learned about Medicare “Advantage” plans, I could find very little compelling reason why they would be better than just plain ol’ part D.
If anything, it seemed like it was intended to separate elders from their money. Oh you’ve got the premium (more expensive) Medicare with an exclusive (more restrictive) formulary and doctors network. Like it’s specifically designed for slightly better off retirees who want to feel superior to the plebians with their socialist Medicare. That’s for the poors (more darker), just like public transit.
My first thought as well. I did pharmacy claims support for a major pharmacy chain some years ago, and I didn’t know a whole lot about Medicare going into it, being a 20-something man who already realized Fox News was bullshit at the time. But from what I learned about Medicare “Advantage” plans, I could find very little compelling reason why they would be better than just plain ol’ part D.
If anything, it seemed like it was intended to separate elders from their money. Oh you’ve got the premium (more expensive) Medicare with an exclusive (more restrictive) formulary and doctors network. Like it’s specifically designed for slightly better off retirees who want to feel superior to the plebians with their socialist Medicare. That’s for the poors (more darker), just like public transit.