Community Chat

[Katcat1]

@kaydee50   I do because the way they word the commercial they want people to believe they are from Medicare when in reality they are an insurance agency.

[NicksmomESQ]

Whatever happened to truth in advertising?

[gertrudecloset]

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@Duckncover wrote:

They are misleading. It does mention your zip code, and I know some of the perks they mention as " free" are only available in lower-income zip codes. I find the commercials tacky and annoying...and they come out every year during re-enrollment time. Have been getting the junk mail version for a couple of weeks now. 

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zip code doesn't matter so much as an area's median income.  Many people living in "lower-income" zip codes (no such thing, mind you) would not qualify for those not so free perks @Duckncover .

Zip code just speaks to what's available in that area; it's not an income qualifier.

[Nuttmeg]

I don't like the ads either, but insurance is business.  We seniors just have to be careful selecting a plan. 

[shaggygirl]

If you have a pause button on your remote control you can hit it to stop the ad and read all that fine print. If you call the number given you are put in touch with an insurance agent. 

[CalminHeart]

It's obvious to me that companies advertising about Medicare plans are not affiliated with Medicare. They all give their company names in the ads. 

Stick with checking available plans in your area by using mymedicare.com.

[Patriot3]

What a bunch of junk!  I mute all those commercials, but I know there are unsuspecting people out there who fall for that stuff.

I would never be a spokesman for that junk.  Don't know how their conscience lets them do that!

[Imadickens]

You too? I still get calls about cars we haven’t owned for years!