Social Security & Medicare

determining how the Dr. is treating me. Have been on advantage plan, only cos I didnt know better (and cheap for someone in good health) But once when I asked to get thyroid and other levels checked (had reason to) they let the cat out of the bag - I was told they had to justify it for the insurance co, there had to be some reason, they couldnt just run tests for the sake of running tests. To which I responded I just want the same level of care MY SENIOR CAT gets every year - complete check of all values - kidnesy, thyroid, liver, blood glucose, etc etc etc. - the idea being as my vet always tells me, to catch problems early on before they become big problems.

Hmmm I wonder if a vet could take a blood draw from me instead of my cat and order a senior panel? Only costs a couple hundred dollars LOL.

Anyway, Ive had other instances where they wont do things that they used to do when I had regular HMO insurance, not sure how much is medicare, how much is the advantage plan, or maybe none of the above.