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Wondering if anyone was able to find a new supplement provider after being declared cancer free. I have been shopping for a new supplement provider for myself mostly. I am in good health with very few doctor visits. When I asked Atena about my wife who is cancer free for over 10yrs...

If I switch Medicare supplement providers do I have contact old provider to cancel or is it like when you switch drug companies in new year the previous provider is automatically cancelled. If it is my responsibility, is it by certified letter or can I email them? If I go through a supplement...

Comparing prices at Aetna and AARP for a G supplement for 72yr old. I figured Aetna would have their own supplements but instead they go through other companies and the price I was quoted was from AFLEC through AETNA at $123 a lot cheaper than what i pay at Bankers Fidelity. I found a post...

Im 71 and good health and just received my Bankers Fidelity Prim. increase to $250 for g. I was notified several years ago that I qualified for VA Health priority 8 with deductibles. I have trouble making the move because presently I can go to any doctor anywhere in the States that take...

Dont stay at hotels very often but when I do compare prices I usually find member prices $7 to $10 dollars higher then the AARP or senior price. Im aware that using the member prices I build up points toward a free stay but it takes around 17000 points to get that benefit so it would take...

I have read in the past of placing a large thermometer in front of a camera and checking in remotely to see if the furnace is still running when on a trip. Dont really need a camera for security just a means to check on temp and have a clock to see if power ever went off. Was wondering if...

My 12yr old grandson has a football game coming up in a few days and I am on the fence if I should go. It is a couple hours away in a larger school district and they are practicing the 6ft social distant rule and masks required. If I am away from the crowd I feel I'm pretty safe I have more...

Wondering if anyone plays games on line with family or friends at different locations and what apps you may recommend. Grandson is 12 and unable to spend time with us do to coronavirus and was checking out ways to stay involved with him with some games. Any suggestions would be appreciated...

Wife and I got our social security raise this month which is a good thing but also notified our Part B premium went up to $144 and deductible rose to $198 not so good. But my biggest gripe is this also puts me closer to the IRS section on do my Social Security payments get taxed which for joint...

Wife turns 65 in Feb and figured we would just get her plan g with Bankers Fidelity who I am with. During the shopping process I became aware that a lot of people move from provider to medigap provider yearly, if in good health. Noticed Boomer Benefits came up on this board and their site says...

Supplement shopping. Cannot find much first hand experience for plan N on line. No problem with the up to $20 copay but wondering about the excess charges. Know what it means,15% over approved amount. But never read about any personal experience from an owner. Did he get nailed really hard...

Preparing to get wife BCBS plan G and when I go to site I have the option to apply on line or through agent. Is there a benefit of going through an agent if we know what plan we want. She is turning 65 so it is pretty straight forward. We do our prescription on line so wondered if there is a...

Received bill for ct scan Approved amount by Medicare is $1594. My portion at 20% is $318. Medicare paid $406.15 because the amount Medicare paid was reduced due to federal, state and local rules? Say what? That's not 80%. More like 56%. Total paid to hospital is $724.95. Someone got a...

Looking at a weekend at St Louis. Was trying not to have to drive around and I see the Pear Tree Inn is a few blocks from the union station where we could catch the trolley to the Arch and City Museum. Is it safe to walk from the Pear Tree 2211 Market St to the Union Station? It should all be...

Sent in an application for Veterans Medical Benefit for the prescription benefit but not sure if I want to go through with it. My concern is if I have any surgery outside of the VA at my local hospital how do I get medication for pain after the procedure or any other emergency or illness. I...

I can log into the forum main page but when I try to open the travel forum and post it wants me to log in. I can push the back button and it says I am logged in. Administration is the only forum that I stay logged in. Any assistance would be appreciated. steve

Thought for sure I was going BCBS, here is Iowa, but started looking at premiums in IOWA SHIP book and they are the highest in the state. Colonial Penn, Humana and Aetna come in lower. There is a company Globe that comes in 100% lower! I have read some comments that individuals just picked the...

Shopping for my supplement plan. At age 65 Aetna F hd is $665 vs $835 Iowa BCBS At age 70 Aetna $753 vs BCBS $1316 At age 80 Aetna $1070 BCBS 2054 The simple choice would seem to be Aetna. Especially the older I get. Have trouble finding reviews on Aetna or...

My wife is Medicare Pre 65 due to disability. The only supplement, in Iowa, for her is BCBS plan A at the standard rate $285. Although she has been cancer free over two years she still has a yearly appointment so she had to check the box .........Have you consulted a doctor in the last two years...

New here and having trouble asking question in the Health section. Wants me to log in when ever I want to start a new thread.. Have no trouble with other categories. Any help appreciated.....steve s

Been coming to Early Retirement for a couple of years and appreciate the mass of information available here for pre retirement and post. Took me awhile to finally register and look forward to many retirement years with this forum.... Thank you Steve