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👍🏾 Medicare & You 2022 👍🏾

Mz iMac — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:53:41 GMT

Received my booklet/handbook in the mail today (9/20).

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:00:44 GMT

Welcome to the Medicare Confusion

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Estellee — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:14:52 GMT

Are they still covering yearly mamograms?

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gidgetgh — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:15:48 GMT

I got my book last year (first year) and promptly filed it away. Never even opened it. I assume I'll do the same with this year's.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:19:44 GMT

I get so overwhelmed trying to understand some of this stuff. I only have MedA and MedB but, since I cannot afford medical care anyway, I'm trying to figure out how to delete MedB so I can at least have a few more $$ each month.

I can't seem to figure out how to do this. Does anybody else know? TIA for any advice in that regard.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:20:30 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
I got my book last year (first year) and promptly filed it away. Never even opened it. I assume I'll do the same with this year's.

Ooh, I forgot. I got that book too. I think I opened it once and then forgot about it. I get overwhelmed so easily now and that's a shame.

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Mz iMac — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:21:22 GMT

@Estellee You will need to check directly w/your supplemental ins carrier and/or Medicare. You can also check the handbook/booklet when you get it.

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On It — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:27:02 GMT

@chickenbutt I know nothing about the process, but I believe there is a combination Medicare and Medicaid. I thought you might get the medical care you need by pursuing this type program which I believe is need based.

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Mz iMac — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:30:40 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
I get so overwhelmed trying to understand some of this stuff. I only have MedA and MedB but, since I cannot afford medical care anyway, I'm trying to figure out how to delete MedB so I can at least have a few more $$ each month.

I can't seem to figure out how to do this. Does anybody else know? TIA for any advice in that regard.

@Carmie

Can you help the OP?

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quilter61 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:37:22 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:

I can't seem to figure out how to do this. Does anybody else know? TIA for any advice in that regard.

My suggestion is that you contact an Insurance Broker to help you decide what plan is best for you. They will need the doctors you see, plus any medication you are currently taking. There is no cost to contact a Broker.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:40:14 GMT

@quilter61 wrote:
@chickenbutt wrote:
I get so overwhelmed trying to understand some of this stuff. I only have MedA and MedB but, since I cannot afford medical care anyway, I'm trying to figure out how to delete MedB so I can at least have a few more $$ each month.

I can't seem to figure out how to do this. Does anybody else know? TIA for any advice in that regard.

My suggestion is that you contact an Insurance Broker to help you decide what plan is best for you. They will need the doctors you see, plus any medication you are currently taking. There is no cost to contact a Broker.

Yikes! I hope it doesn't take that. Like I said, I cannot afford medical care for myself so I'm only trying to delete the Medicare B part so I can have that $150-or so back each month.

I don't have a doctor, and haven't for nearly 20 years, except for the orthopaedic care I had, a few years ago, for almost 3 months when I broke my arm. That was only because it was unavoidable.

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Tinkrbl44 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:44:53 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
I get so overwhelmed trying to understand some of this stuff. I only have MedA and MedB but, since I cannot afford medical care anyway, I'm trying to figure out how to delete MedB so I can at least have a few more $$ each month.

I can't seem to figure out how to do this. Does anybody else know? TIA for any advice in that regard.

@chickenbutt

I suggest you take the time to learn about Advantage plans, which usually have prescription drug coverage included, and many have a $0 per month premium. Yes, really.

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kitcat51 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:51:55 GMT

Easy choice for me...an Advantage Plan with $0. monthly premium that includes drug coverage.

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sann — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:50:44 GMT

@Estellee wrote:
Are they still covering yearly mamograms?

Yes once every twelve months ........

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kaydee50 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:03:44 GMT

Got mine via email weeks ago. Haven't read it. Does anything change except the cost???

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chickenbutt — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:06:41 GMT

How can insurance be free? One thing I see is a lot of tv ads and ads at other venues about all this great free insurance and it's just confusing. I also hear about a lot that is rip off.

I don't know where to go to get factual info, so I don't have to worry about getting ripped off. At any rate, since I don't go to doctors I just want to find a way to delete Medicare B.

If there really is legitimate free insurance I would do that. It's just figuring out what's for real and what is a scam.

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kitcat51 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:22:21 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
How can insurance be free? One thing I see is a lot of tv ads and ads at other venues about all this great free insurance and it's just confusing. I also hear about a lot that is rip off.

I don't know where to go to get factual info, so I don't have to worry about getting ripped off. At any rate, since I don't go to doctors I just want to find a way to delete Medicare B.

If there really is legitimate free insurance I would do that. It's just figuring out what's for real and what is a scam.

The ads you see on TV are about Advantage Plans, they aren't magic, free or hard to find out about...you can find what's offered in your area by looking in the Medicare Handbook that arrives in the mail or logging on to the website. I have an Advantage Plan with prescription coverage that has a $0 monthly premium & there are others with monthly premiums that you can choose. Take a look & if you need help you can call Medicare or the insurance company offering the Advantage Plans in your area for help...it's not complicated & worth your time. Be well @chickenbutt.

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quilter61 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:23:01 GMT

That is why you need a someone to help you select a plan. That is what an insurance broker does, they do not charge you for the service. I also have an Advantage plan that has a 0 premium. All of my prescriptions are covered at no cost to me. I meet with a broker each year to make sure that my prescriptions and doctors are still on the plan. Also, I have dental, vision, hearing aid and a lot of other coverage.

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Steffdoggy10 — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:33:37 GMT

Chickenbutt, It’s free because they are being reimbursed by Medicare, for the care you receive. It’s like a HMO. They are managing your Medicare, just like a HMO plan would do through your employer or privately.

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:37:08 GMT

@gidgetgh You can get the electronic version instead of a hard copy.