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Old 10-27-2016, 01:52 PM
 
Location: Tacoma wa
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My husband and I are moving from Tacoma, WA to Charlottesville, VA in August 2017. I will be telecommuting but he will be literally retiring 7/31 and we will be moving 8/15. He will be losing his healthcare on 7/31, so he needs to sign up for Medicare part B on 8/1. Could anyone give us some advice about Medicare Advantage Plans that would be available in Charlottesville? Positive or negative experiences would be helpful. We could sign him up for a Medigap Plan for a few months, and that may be the best, but we would still appreciate and first hand information. Thanks in advance.
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Old 10-27-2016, 05:43 PM
 
Location: Alexandria, VA
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YOU need to do the basic research and find out what companies there are - then come and ask about specific companies. Read through the threads, there are lots of links to where to look up your info.
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Old 10-27-2016, 05:59 PM
 
Location: Wisconsin
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My husband and I are moving from Tacoma, WA to Charlottesville, VA in August 2017. Could anyone give us some advice about Medicare Advantage Plans that would be available in Charlottesville?
You can start by visiting https://www.medicare.gov/. Click on "Sign Up/Change Plans", click on find a health & drug plan, provide zipcode, list of MA's available in 2017 in your new area will populate.

Checking both Charlottesville City and Albemarle County - you have two choices with only one insurer Humana - either either an HMO or PPO. No other companies are offering an Advantage plan in the Charlottesville area.

After you're settled, you should probably find a good Medicare insurance broker and consult your SHIP people:

Find your State’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

You might want to read this:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/43835454-post8.html
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Old 10-31-2016, 09:45 AM
 
Location: Bella Vista, Ark
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We choose advantage over suppliment. Yes, suppliment covers a little more but is much more expensive. Though we do not live in VA. we have lived in 2 states since we turned 65. Right now we have Humana and have absolutely no complaints. I would check with the state of VA via email. that is how we found our plan both times.
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Old 11-02-2016, 10:56 PM
 
Location: Tacoma wa
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thanks, it is all new to us, so this helps point us in the right direction.
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