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Lulu KC

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15. With you! I think I'm gaining clarity

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Wed Oct 2, 2019, 12:50 PM

Oct 2019

As a friend said, "They should have had us do all this when we were 40 and might have known what they were talking about."
It's almost like they're playing us to make us feel like we are becoming demented! But when I describe it to my younger friends, their eyes glaze over, too.

Things I have figured out, if they are helpful:

1. All those cards and letters we receive were ordered by law--they come from people who are authorized to "educate" us.
2. Of all those, my husband and I were led to EnlightenU, which really did feel educational. No idea if they're national or not.
3. We attended a 2-3 hour workshop. For us, it seemed like advantage plan is a no-go, supplemental is better.

Best wishes! You can do it!

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I will turn 65 in March of 2020. [View all] redstatebluegirl Oct 2019 OP

Me too matt819 Oct 2019 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2019 #2

Then you will have to call each insurance company for quotes thecrow Oct 2019 #3

Medicare Part B GP6971 Oct 2019 #4

My plan including Rx's is just the $135.00 Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #9

Many of the supplement insurance companies have local or area meetings to explain Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #5

You aren't alone lillypaddle Oct 2019 #6

Look at Medicare Advantage plans. sinkingfeeling Oct 2019 #7

Check around... Newest Reality Oct 2019 #8

You will need a supplemental policy for sure lettucebe Oct 2019 #10

The key to avoiding being penalized for a pre-existing conditions is to sign up Hoyt Oct 2019 #11

You need supplemental coverage CountAllVotes Oct 2019 #12

Thanks everyone, lots of good advice here. redstatebluegirl Oct 2019 #13

I would definitely try AARP. Their supplemental policies are very good but you have to join AARP. littlemissmartypants Oct 2019 #14

With you! I think I'm gaining clarity Lulu KC Oct 2019 #15

It IS very confusing. Desert grandma Oct 2019 #16

Can always change plans the next fall unc70 Oct 2019 #17

Yes, True Desert grandma Oct 2019 #18

Luckily you have plenty of time. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2019 #19

We found an independent insurance agent in our area that specializes in secondary insurance for Canoe52 Oct 2019 #20

Where I live there is a local non-profit which provides MediCare counseling and advice for free. Nitram Oct 2019 #21

When I was getting near Medicare age, I was overwhelmed too. llmart Oct 2019 #22

Thanks this is good information. redstatebluegirl Oct 2019 #23