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SheltieLover

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1. Contact your local senior center and the Council on Aging. They can tell you down to the penny what they will cost and

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 07:11 PM

Apr 13

even sign you up directly, eliminating the middle person in the process.

When I signed up for Medigap, I was quoted several hundred per month for the highest level plan.

Council on Aging folks found me the identical policy for $135/month!

One thing to know is that with gap policies, all policies in each category must offer identical benefits for that category.

I got mine through the Farm Bureau because it was hundreds cheaper for identical coverage. The premium goes up about $10 every year on or just before my birthday and I have to buy an annual membership to the Farm Bureau for $36, but it's still an absoloute bargain!

I hope this is helpful!

Congrats again, John!

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Since my SSDI case is more than two years old, my attorney told me I need to find a Medicare plan [View all] JMCKUSICK Apr 13 OP

Contact your local senior center and the Council on Aging. They can tell you down to the penny what they will cost and SheltieLover Apr 13 #1

A member of my Temple helped me LetMyPeopleVote Apr 13 #2

Not sure of your age, but if you are 65, it's best to choose a Part D Med plan immediately SheltieLover Apr 13 #3

I turn 60 in November, and I do have 17 prescriptions JMCKUSICK Apr 13 #4

WOW! SheltieLover Apr 13 #7

Thank you SheltieLover, I appreciate the words of wisdom. JMCKUSICK Apr 13 #9

I'm signed up with Wellcare... 2naSalit Apr 13 #5

The 20% copay for hosp etc would bankrupt me with one hospitalization JMCKUSICK Apr 13 #6

Ah... 2naSalit Apr 13 #10

Do not choose Medicare Advantage. It is privatization. yellow dahlia Apr 13 #8

If you are under retirement age... 2naSalit Apr 13 #11

My sister has both here in Texas. Mollyann Apr 13 #14

I had it... 2naSalit Apr 13 #15

Won't Medicaid Continue wanderer54 Apr 13 #12

I sure hope so, but not at all familiar enough with rules limits etc... JMCKUSICK Apr 13 #13

If u have Full Medicaid Coverage Now wanderer54 Apr 13 #16

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