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liberal_at_heart

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37. that's great. I hope you get all the medical care you need

Mon Dec 10, 2012, 09:48 PM

Dec 2012

My husband is disabled so he will be getting Medicare as well. I can't remember when his is suppose to kick in. I think it is next year. We have private insurance as well but with the very high premium and the 20% left over that insurance doesn't cover Medicare will be a big help.

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I'm getting Medicare on April 1, 2013. [View all] LeftofObama Dec 2012 OP

I start the 1 Jan 13. They have sent so much info that it is mind boggling. It was suggested southernyankeebelle Dec 2012 #1

Good point! LeftofObama Dec 2012 #6

I don't know if you realize if you all their office you can make an appointment on the phone for southernyankeebelle Dec 2012 #16

Perhaps rather than a file, a filing cabinet might be more appropriate. dimbear Dec 2012 #2

Thanks. LeftofObama Dec 2012 #7

I laminated mine as soon as I got it. Panasonic Dec 2012 #11

You should not carry it in your pocket just as you should not carry your SS card question everything Dec 2012 #33

Exactly, because your Medicare card has your SS number on it. DURHAM D Dec 2012 #42

You selfish slacker. randome Dec 2012 #3

LOL! LeftofObama Dec 2012 #8

Are you drawing SS yet? DURHAM D Dec 2012 #4

Yes. LeftofObama Dec 2012 #9

The reason I asked is that when I turned 65 I was still working and not drawing SS. DURHAM D Dec 2012 #14

Thanks for that. LeftofObama Dec 2012 #15

I have found that AARP's United Health Care plan is best and cheaper. I rejected Medicare CTyankee Dec 2012 #19

United Healthcare is DEFINITELY "FOR' profit. trof Dec 2012 #26

Amen about the "for profit" re: AARP/United Health care. DURHAM D Dec 2012 #31

I will look at Mutual of Omaha next year. I simply compared Medicare Advantage compainies CTyankee Dec 2012 #66

AARP offers both Medicare Advantage and Medigap (Supplemental) to regular Medicare. DURHAM D Dec 2012 #32

United Health used to pay its CEO $100 million a year! question everything Dec 2012 #35

Yeah, that's standard. SSDI has a number of disability benefit considerations included. pinto Dec 2012 #57

LAMINATE the card! elfin Dec 2012 #5

To be honest LeftofObama Dec 2012 #10

Strongly recommended. Panasonic Dec 2012 #12

Thanks. LeftofObama Dec 2012 #13

I just stuck mine behind my driver license dlwickham Dec 2012 #54

It's not that bad TexasBushwhacker Dec 2012 #17

Actually, that sounds pretty simple. LeftofObama Dec 2012 #18

I used to sell Medigap insurance. TexasBushwhacker Dec 2012 #58

I am supposed to start next year but Kingofalldems Dec 2012 #20

I got the same mail today. I also found out I will have to doc03 Dec 2012 #21

The figure is not locked in. DURHAM D Dec 2012 #36

Will I have to pay that for the first year or can I appeal it. The SS web site says doc03 Dec 2012 #48

If I recall correctly I had to go ahead and pay the higher amount for a year but DURHAM D Dec 2012 #50

OK thanks for the information n/t doc03 Dec 2012 #55

one the best insurance you probably have ever had madrchsod Dec 2012 #22

Congratulations! I hear from others that they're SO relieved when they get onto Medicare mainer Dec 2012 #23

Yes, stay away from the privatized Medicare Advantage programs and sign up for Cleita Dec 2012 #24

I have previously noticed that you are up on medicare and medicare advantage. DURHAM D Dec 2012 #40

Not many here because none of the doctors in my area accept it. Cleita Dec 2012 #60

I have given up on my brother. DURHAM D Dec 2012 #62

Then there is nothing you can do but stand by for the crash and then maybe he'll listen. Cleita Dec 2012 #63

Thanks everybody for all of the replies. LeftofObama Dec 2012 #25

About Part D. Prescription drugs. trof Dec 2012 #28

You really HAVE to sign up for Part D. question everything Dec 2012 #38

Do you have a Medicare Advantage plan through your employer? DURHAM D Dec 2012 #41

No. I am retired question everything Dec 2012 #64

I just got mine today too! confusing ebbie15644 Dec 2012 #27

I hope it's not true. Part C is a privatized version of Medicare and when Cleita Dec 2012 #29

I will call the local hospital and ask for advice but I'm worried about paying for my prescriptions ebbie15644 Dec 2012 #67

Maybe that's the problem. Part D is separate and it is the Bush plan Cleita Dec 2012 #68

I will be looking into it but trying to decide is very scary! ebbie15644 Dec 2012 #69

Be careful on what you sign up for. Do not give up medicare former-republican Dec 2012 #44

Yay for you! lillypaddle Dec 2012 #30

FEHB employees can keep a FEHB contracted Health Insurer. GoldenOldie Dec 2012 #39

my part B started 6/12 when my husband passed away. DesertFlower Dec 2012 #34

that's great. I hope you get all the medical care you need liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #37

Don't get fooled into signing away from Medicare like my father did former-republican Dec 2012 #43

Are you referring to a Medicare Advantage plan? DURHAM D Dec 2012 #45

Yes , I believe that's what he had former-republican Dec 2012 #46

I think it is important to use the right terms because DURHAM D Dec 2012 #47

roger that former-republican Dec 2012 #49

The Advantage Plan is where you sign your rights away. DURHAM D Dec 2012 #51

My mother in law uses something called "Texan Plus" is that a Meidcare Advantage plan? Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #53

I don't know the "Texan Plus" plan. DURHAM D Dec 2012 #56

Here is a good link donco Dec 2012 #52

Medicare Advantage was initiated by the GOP GoldenOldie Dec 2012 #61

I've been on medicare since 1999 donco Dec 2012 #65

My suggestions - see the counselor, see a Medicare rep and take your time. Get the facts. pinto Dec 2012 #59