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Attilatheblond

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16. Getting one of those thumb print security keys to plug into the computer will help with secure connection.

Reply to CrispyQ (Reply #12)

Tue Jan 7, 2025, 02:19 PM

Jan 2025

Our local library offers tech help for seniors, one of their very best adult services. Might inquire your local library. If they don't have tech help, they probably know where people can get it. Lots of retired IT people help others.

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I was surprised to see my Social Security payment decrease this year. [View all] totodeinhere Jan 2025 OP

Yep, Medicare premiums went up. I look to gain a bit over $2 from the SS cost of living raise after Medicare increase. Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #1

My supplement insurance went up as well. It goes up every year. n/t totodeinhere Jan 2025 #5

Log on to your account & find out. If you don't have an account, get one. CrispyQ Jan 2025 #2

Thanks. totodeinhere Jan 2025 #6

Maybe try setting up a Login.gov acct. CrispyQ Jan 2025 #12

Good idea. I will recruit my grandson. n/t totodeinhere Jan 2025 #13

You can set up text alerts, too, for when they send out notices. CrispyQ Jan 2025 #15

Getting one of those thumb print security keys to plug into the computer will help with secure connection. Attilatheblond Jan 2025 #16

I feel your pain. William769 Jan 2025 #3

not my experience stopdiggin Jan 2025 #4

Thanks, but I have a Medicare supplement plan that is billed separately. totodeinhere Jan 2025 #7

Medicare Part D is not really Medicare. It is your Drug Plan (which may be have Medicare in it's title but is private Nanjeanne Jan 2025 #14

Yes I chose the option to have Part D automatically deducted. n/t totodeinhere Jan 2025 #18

It is Medicare - the Part D refers to the section of the Medicare laws which authorize the drug plans. Ms. Toad Jan 2025 #19

Likely Rebl2 Jan 2025 #8

Mine went up $12. MineralMan Jan 2025 #9

It is most likely the Medicare Part B monthly fee increase. Jacson6 Jan 2025 #10

Thanks. But I don't understand how they expect seniors to get by when the COLA increase is negated totodeinhere Jan 2025 #11

Give with one hand and take away with the other. milestogo Jan 2025 #17

Medicare Part D went up quite a bit edhopper Jan 2025 #20