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Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Wed Oct 2, 2019, 10:56 AM

Oct 2019

to see if you have something like JABA in your area. If so, then you can go in, if you want, and a counselor will assist you with the process and help make it much easier and more understandable. They are usually very knowledgeable and can really clear things up.

The reason I suggest going in to an agency like that is you might feel better talking with someone face-to-face who has your back and can answer questions. That should alleviate your concerns and any confusion about the complicated process and hoops to jump through.

https://www.jabacares.org/medicare-counseling

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I will turn 65 in March of 2020. [View all] redstatebluegirl Oct 2019 OP

Me too matt819 Oct 2019 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2019 #2

Then you will have to call each insurance company for quotes thecrow Oct 2019 #3

Medicare Part B GP6971 Oct 2019 #4

My plan including Rx's is just the $135.00 Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #9

Many of the supplement insurance companies have local or area meetings to explain Sherman A1 Oct 2019 #5

You aren't alone lillypaddle Oct 2019 #6

Look at Medicare Advantage plans. sinkingfeeling Oct 2019 #7

Check around... Newest Reality Oct 2019 #8

You will need a supplemental policy for sure lettucebe Oct 2019 #10

The key to avoiding being penalized for a pre-existing conditions is to sign up Hoyt Oct 2019 #11

You need supplemental coverage CountAllVotes Oct 2019 #12

Thanks everyone, lots of good advice here. redstatebluegirl Oct 2019 #13

I would definitely try AARP. Their supplemental policies are very good but you have to join AARP. littlemissmartypants Oct 2019 #14

With you! I think I'm gaining clarity Lulu KC Oct 2019 #15

It IS very confusing. Desert grandma Oct 2019 #16

Can always change plans the next fall unc70 Oct 2019 #17

Yes, True Desert grandma Oct 2019 #18

Luckily you have plenty of time. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2019 #19

We found an independent insurance agent in our area that specializes in secondary insurance for Canoe52 Oct 2019 #20

Where I live there is a local non-profit which provides MediCare counseling and advice for free. Nitram Oct 2019 #21

When I was getting near Medicare age, I was overwhelmed too. llmart Oct 2019 #22

Thanks this is good information. redstatebluegirl Oct 2019 #23