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Dan

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4. I just applied online

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Wed Oct 31, 2018, 08:20 PM

Oct 2018

and these are basic questions that I had to answer. I think it is trying to determine if you have existing insurance from an employer, but it might apply more toward the supplemental insurance issue.

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As I checked the front desk of the clinic, the receptionist sais that Medicare [View all] question everything Oct 2018 OP

Sounds suspect. Wouldn't answer. Raven123 Oct 2018 #1

I have been on Medicare for 14 months, including a surgery and have never been asked that question. dameatball Oct 2018 #2

Been on for 12 YEARS and never asked that question. trof Nov 2018 #12

"I can't recall." words to live by...bc it works for them. Crutchez_CuiBono Oct 2018 #3

I just applied online Dan Oct 2018 #4

Interesting. I have been on Medicare for more than five years question everything Nov 2018 #7

It's on your Medicare card. Delmette2.0 Oct 2018 #5

I was carded once at a specialist because I look a lot younger LiberalArkie Oct 2018 #6

Medicare doesn't give a flying fuck as to when you retired or at what age. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2018 #8

Medicare absolutely gives a flying fuck ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2018 #9

I'd forgotten about that part. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2018 #10

You're right, nobody at a Dr's office should care how much your Medicare costs you. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2018 #11