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To: one_less who wrote (987116)	12/12/2016 9:56:42 AM
From: Bill	1 Recommendation Recommended By jlallen Respond to of 1571655

I don't know much about Medicare, except they tell you to enroll six months before your 65th birthday.

To: one_less who wrote (987116)	12/12/2016 10:37:30 AM
From: TideGlider	1 Recommendation Recommended By Mick Mørmøny Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1571655

I know that Medicare must be used as the primary insurance and any supplemental insurance from private or union will not pay. Medicare seems to pay most of the bills with very little picked up by the secondary insurance.

To: one_less who wrote (987116)	12/12/2016 10:52:40 AM
From: locogringo	1 Recommendation Recommended By TideGlider Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1571655

Any thoughts about Medicare? The website is excellent. medicare.gov Often, local BCBS offices run seminars on the various plans. I personally like Plan F, High deductible. I'll roll the dice on not being hospitalized. Make sure to sign up for Part D for drug care. The penalty for not taking it is a "forever" penalty. Many people not taking any medication roll the dice here, and run the numbers of skipping part D for several years, and roll in penalty amount later. It can actually be cheaper paying the penalty, but do the math. There is a Part D area in the website, and you should run the numbers once a year after listing all your medications to see which plan is best. Expect to pay more than without Part D. Yes, you will be subsidizing others and some freeloaders. My meds without part D= $60to 85/year. With Part D $18.40 a month (Humana-Walmart) =$220 +copay of $1 to $10 for the prescriptions.