where I need to figure out how to "Medicare". I’ll need to work it out by October to be ready for 2025. I’ve been watching “webinars" by AARP and other companies to be certain I understand what will be necessary. My friends, so far, have been no help because they fall into two categories: they’re either not there yet, or they were there so many years ago that they’ve forgotten what exactly they chose initially.
While it still beats the alternative, figuring out Medicare is yet another thing about getting old that kind of bites. 🤨
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I truly felt overwhelmed when my mailbox started filling with "Medicare" every day....
So..... An independent "broker" had sent a letter to my wife introducing herself (this broker "represents" about 50 different companies and is paid by the companies .... not you). So I called her and she seemed very knowledgeable and she educated me on the "Ins and Outs" of Medicare. And she also told me how to get my Medicare card (which is not automatic unless you are getting Social Security benefits).
I gave her a list of my Meds and doctors and she matched me to a "no-cost to me" (other than the monthly Medicare premium taken from my social security). (UHC) Medicare Advantage plan that worked out surprisingly well for the past several years and TBH I was pleasantly surprised to find out they covered my dental as well.
I now recommend her to all my friends that reside in the county I live in.
