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JMCKUSICK

(6,325 posts) Mon Apr 13, 2026, 07:07 PM Monday

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

My question is,

Are there any legitimate medigap policies for poor people? Or am I forced to choose Medicare advantage?

My attorney thinks my medicare will start in August or September. I have Medicaid now.

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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 Monday 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 Monday #1

A member of my Temple helped me LetMyPeopleVote Monday #2

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

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

WOW! SheltieLover Monday #7

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

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

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

Ah... 2naSalit Monday #10

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

If you are under retirement age... 2naSalit Monday #11

My sister has both here in Texas. Mollyann Monday #14

I had it... 2naSalit Monday #15

Won't Medicaid Continue wanderer54 Monday #12

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

If u have Full Medicaid Coverage Now wanderer54 Monday #16