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Taraman

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1. Go see a certified Medicare counselor

Sun May 1, 2022, 08:43 AM

May 2022

The visit is free. They aren't allowed to favor one provider over another. They are tuned into the local insurance situation and medical providers.

I did it at 65 (7 years ago) under advice from my HR department. Glad I did.

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I'm nearing the magic age of 65..... please share your Medicare knowledge and experiences [View all] groundloop May 2022 OP

Go see a certified Medicare counselor Taraman May 2022 #1

This - I have a local agent. They show you plans & options Lettuce Be May 2022 #13

Medicare Advantage certainly does your original Medicare and most include Part D prescriptions. DuaneT May 2022 #32

CANNOT AGREE MORE! Lulu KC May 2022 #19

Delta dental through AARP Henry203 Nov 19 #54

How does one find a Medicare Counselor? groundloop May 2022 #29

Find your state SHIP office. Call them and normally someone can come to you. DuaneT May 2022 #33

Eat well, exercise randr May 2022 #2

Apply 3 months before your birthday. piddyprints May 2022 #3

Stay away from Medicare Advantage ciao_bella May 2022 #4

Some have great success with their advantage plan JustABozoOnThisBus May 2022 #20

the entire point of MA is to eventually GET RID OF MEDICARE Skittles Nov 19 #50

I'm on regular Medicare Alice Kramden May 2022 #5

What supplement do you have? jmbar2 May 2022 #7

It's called Alice Kramden May 2022 #26

Thanks - I'll check it out. jmbar2 May 2022 #27

I found good information and assistance Alice Kramden May 2022 #30

None of the dental plans are worth a darn jmbar2 May 2022 #6

My dentist (my friend) advised me that the dental supplemental was not worth the cost. DURHAM D May 2022 #10

WOW! That's really high jmbar2 May 2022 #23

Now started on the uppers. DURHAM D May 2022 #24

Not sure about other countries jmbar2 May 2022 #28

The running joke in the 1st Austin Power's movies was that.... wolfie001 Jun 2024 #43

I'm traditional Medicare KarenS May 2022 #8

Just curious: what state are you from and are you north or south of $400 total per month? wolfie001 Jun 2024 #44

answer,,, Arizona KarenS Jun 2024 #45

With my retirement, that may be problematic wolfie001 Jun 2024 #46

I pay for a Medicare supplement plan Ritabert May 2022 #9

Seems like Advantage can jump up and bite your ass. DURHAM D May 2022 #11

have been on medicare for 6 years Triloon May 2022 #12

My medicare advantage plan MOMFUDSKI May 2022 #14

So it sounds like you're generally satisfied with your Advantage plan? groundloop May 2022 #15

yes, the "extras" is what they entice people with Skittles Nov 19 #48

America's Best for glasses Skittles Nov 19 #49

If your teeth are that problematic I don't know if this suggestion will help but Tadpole Raisin Nov 19 #56

Please read last week's snowybirdie May 2022 #16

So much disinformation DuaneT May 2022 #34

Not really snowybirdie May 2022 #37

Which they can do. They can also change any of Voltaire2 Jun 2024 #42

Be wary of networks if you go Medicare Advantage. Not all doctors/facilities accept all plans. Midnight Writer May 2022 #17

This Auggie May 2022 #18

Medicare part D is stunningly horrible. Voltaire2 May 2022 #21

How so please? mahina Jun 2024 #39

For starters you have to predict your Voltaire2 Jun 2024 #40

Wow! I am finding it crazy that we'd be expected to predict our meds. mahina Jun 2024 #41

I just turned 65 back in December LetMyPeopleVote May 2022 #22

I'm still working so I only signed up for Medicare A dflprincess May 2022 #25

You do not have to sign up for Part B if the group is 20 or more employee's. DuaneT May 2022 #35

I have an Advantage plan, and it has been very good to me. PoindexterOglethorpe May 2022 #31

I think people trash it because their friends have a supplement that pays for everything. DuaneT May 2022 #36

Same here! Glad I found this thread. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #38

if you can afford it, STICK TO ORIGINAL MEDICARE Skittles Nov 19 #47

🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 Marking this thread. Thanks. underpants Nov 19 #51

Some hospitals deRien Nov 19 #52

Here's a great article and thread you should read: spooky3 Nov 19 #53

I did extensive research Henry203 Nov 19 #55

Quite a Few Hospitals and Health Care Facilities are Dropping Medicare Advantage Plans (disputes over fees). waterwatcher123 Nov 19 #57

Prescriptions from online Canadian Pharmacy -- much cheaper crimycarny Nov 19 #58

Call your local senior center & council on aging. SheltieLover Nov 19 #59

Medicare School djtexas Nov 19 #60