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SheltieLover

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

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 07:12 PM

Apr 13

Because for every month beyond age 65 you go without a drug plan, if/when you do eventually sign up for one, there is a 1% per month premium penalty FOR LIFE.

Good luck!

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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