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Jacson6

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10. Check with your county social services agency.

Reply to samplegirl (Original post)

Wed Dec 11, 2024, 10:25 AM

Dec 11

You may be eligible Medicaid & Medicare(M&M) and won't have to worry about Medigap or Medicare part C. You should not enroll in a private health insurance plan that allows dual coverage for medicaid & Medicare. They are horrible plans and most Doctors/Clinics won't take people with it. With Medicaid many communities have community health clinics that accept M&M patients. You also may be eligible for waiver of the $175 per month fee for Medicare Part B(DR & Outpatient care). You don't have to worry at all about Medicare Part A.

Good Luck.

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I can't afford Medigap plan [View all] samplegirl Dec 11 OP

You should be able to get Medicaid assistance also nini Dec 11 #1

Go talk to an insurance navigator Diamond_Dog Dec 11 #2

I did that and really samplegirl Dec 11 #4

Find a different navigator. That's the only way to be not confused. LakeArenal Dec 11 #7

Good luck to you, and please talk to Ilsa Dec 11 #3

I have been on an advantage plan for 15 years, since I turned 65. enough Dec 11 #5

Yeah, I think most denial criticism is overplayed. Even Original Medicare denies claims, asks for additional info, and Silent Type Dec 11 #13

Is it possible to find a less expensive Medigap plan? Lonestarblue Dec 11 #6

If you can get a Presbyterian advantage plan, mine has been good. Clouds Passing Dec 11 #8

Income of only $12000 a year edhopper Dec 11 #9

But my husbands income samplegirl Dec 11 #12

Check with your county social services agency. Jacson6 Dec 11 #10

I recently priced medical insurance for myself EYESORE 9001 Dec 11 #11

There Is A Bunch RobinA Dec 11 #14

Until your medical procedure or treatment is deemed too expensive, that is EYESORE 9001 Dec 11 #15

You Are Sorely Mistaken RobinA Dec 11 #19

I'm so poor, I automatically got enrolled in Medicaid, and I got an advantage plan that has no copay. mucholderthandirt Dec 11 #16

FYI lynnyl Dec 11 #17

Thanks samplegirl Dec 11 #18

I can't afford Medigap but I have friends leftyladyfrommo Dec 11 #20

Depending on health and state, advantage JCMach1 Dec 11 #21

As some others have said, seek out a reputable Medicare broker in your area. W_HAMILTON Dec 11 #22

government plans Kali999 Dec 12 #23