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DURHAM D

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12. Did you talk to the SSA or just the Medicare people?

Reply to DesertFlower (Reply #8)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 08:55 PM

Nov 2013

The Medicare people are not helpful in this regard but the SSA is and loss of a spouse is one of the reasons listed for reconsideration. I have previously received an adjustment because of a one time event.

link to the SSA https://www.pdffiller.com/en/project/12068207.htm#red6949245

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I am spitting nails. I don't use foul language. Hear me out regarding Medicare. [View all] Paper Roses Nov 2013 OP

my medicare is going to cost me double in 2014 DesertFlower Nov 2013 #1

Not sure what age you are or the provisions of Roselma Nov 2013 #2

it's not that. i have to pay more because of DesertFlower Nov 2013 #3

Are you going to appeal? DURHAM D Nov 2013 #7

i've spoken to them. nothing i can do about it. DesertFlower Nov 2013 #8

Did you talk to the SSA or just the Medicare people? DURHAM D Nov 2013 #12

i've spoken to social security. i'm also getting DesertFlower Nov 2013 #14

Be honest with you, when I start Medicare I pray I will be making enough to hit that "penalty" Hoyt Nov 2013 #4

fortunately i was able to file a joint return for 2012. DesertFlower Nov 2013 #9

just remember if the more you make, the more you DesertFlower Nov 2013 #11

Like I tell folks, l hope I pay millions in taxes next year. Hoyt Nov 2013 #13

good luck. nt DesertFlower Nov 2013 #16

I started collecting Social Security in 2004 when I turned 65, RebelOne Nov 2013 #5

I believe that is illegal.... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2013 #6

maybe you ought to bite the bullet and see a doctor grasswire Dec 2013 #26

I'm so sorry. My friend didn't sign up for Part D because she'd never been sick a day in her life... Hekate Nov 2013 #10

I have been aware all these years that if you don't sign up for SheilaT Nov 2013 #15

See my post right above yours. "Never needed meds before" can change overnight, so ... Hekate Nov 2013 #17

Yes, I understand the "Never needed meds before" thing, SheilaT Nov 2013 #21

I don't take any either, but I'm going to sign up for Part D. OKNancy Dec 2013 #23

If you happen to still be working and have SheilaT Dec 2013 #24

I retired at age 62 OKNancy Dec 2013 #25

many generics are only $4 a pop these days. grasswire Dec 2013 #27

have you calmed down yet? dennisbyron Nov 2013 #18

Two different mixed up threads in this section dennisbyron Nov 2013 #19

No, they are NOT "means tested." You don't know what the term means. duffyduff Nov 2013 #20

All retireees pay a premium for Medicare Part B medical insurance at a rate that depends on income FarCenter Dec 2013 #29

As The story continues: today's post. Paper Roses Dec 2013 #22

I didn't qualify in 2008 but the signup now is anything but smooth Warpy Dec 2013 #28