PawPrint53
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- May 25, 2012
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I've been on disability since 2005, but have been covered under my DH's work coverage. I guess I was automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A, but I never received a card, and I had no idea I was covered. I realized today the card came to me during the time our letter carrier was hoarding mail--he was arrested, but they never did get the mail to everyone. Now that my DH has taken early retirement from a megacorp, I have 8 months to get Part B at $100 a month plus any Part C and Part D I choose. We're still covered for two years by the megacorp under the employee-rate--it was part of the early retirement package. If I choose to refuse the Part B Medicare coverage within 8 months, then I pay a penalty so the premiums would forever be higher. You'd think the government would be happy to let megacorp insure me, but I guess not. I really don't get that?? Wouldn't I be saving them money? My medical costs routinely are pretty darn high.
So now I have to figure out what coverage I need, and I'm betting it's going to cost more. Currently we pay $220 a month for two of us and the coverage is excellent. At least the SSA guy I spoke with felt my pain--he thought it was a stupid law, too.
Just venting. . . And if anyone can recommend a good Advantage or Medigap plan, I'm all ears. Talking with a local Medicare counselor this afternoon.
So now I have to figure out what coverage I need, and I'm betting it's going to cost more. Currently we pay $220 a month for two of us and the coverage is excellent. At least the SSA guy I spoke with felt my pain--he thought it was a stupid law, too.
Just venting. . . And if anyone can recommend a good Advantage or Medigap plan, I'm all ears. Talking with a local Medicare counselor this afternoon.