I threw out my Medicare card
I turn 65 in two weeks. I called to enroll in a drug plan and the agent asked for my Medicare number. He said because I am on Social Security, I should have received my Medicare card by now. Is that true...
Missed the Initial Enrollment Period? Here’s what to do.
I turned 65 over a year ago. I realized I hadn't done anything about Medicare. When I talked to an insurance agent, he said I missed my chance to enroll in Medicare. Is that true? Now what do I do?
Medicare Buyer’s Remorse
Can you help? I am 68 years old and have been on Medicare for three years. I have diabetes and a few other conditions. In the last six months, I was hospitalized twice. I almost had a heart attack when I got the bills...
Billed for a pneumonia vaccination
One month after turning 65, Ron visited his doctor for his “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit. During that visit, the physician recommended that Ron get a pneumonia...
Check out drug costs now or pay more later
In January, at a recent family gathering, Uncle Joe said, “I just renewed my Medicare drug plan. My agent said the changes were no big deal.” A few months later, Uncle Joe was irate. “What has Medicare done? My copayments are outrageous...
Putting off Part B enrollment can be a mistake
Turning 65, getting retiree coverage or going on COBRA, be sure to enroll in Part B to avoid problems later on.
What if Medicare Advantage doesn't work for you?
Getting ready to sign up for Medicare? Thinking about a Medicare Advantage plan but not sure that’s what you really want? Then you need to know about the Medicare Advantage trial period...