September 9, 2024
Dear Marci,
I just enrolled in Medicare a few months ago, and now I am hearing about Fall Open Enrollment coming up. What is Fall Open Enrollment, and what should I do during this time?
-Doreen (Austin, TX)
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August 26, 2024
Dear Marci,
A Medicare & You handbook is mailed to me every year, but I’m never quite sure what I should do with it. How should I be using my Medicare & You handbook?
-Luis (Casper, WY)
Read MoreAugust 12, 2024
Dear Marci,
When speaking to my insurance company, I was told to look out for an Annual Notice of Coverage in the mail. Can you tell me more about this?
-Sara (Greenville, SC)
Read MoreJuly 29, 2024
Dear Marci,
My doctor put me on a few new medications and my drug costs are becoming more difficult to afford. Is there any way to reduce my Part D costs?
- Arjun (Reno, NV)
Read MoreJuly 15, 2024
Dear Marci,
My pharmacist mentioned that I might be able to get onto a program called Extra Help. Can you explain the benefits of enrolling in this program?
- Malcolm (Houston, TX)
Read MoreJune 17, 2024
Dear Marci,
I’ll be turning 65 next month and will need to enroll in Medicare. Do I need to do this by next month?
- Mira (Coupeville, WA)
Read MoreJune 3, 2024
Dear Marci,
I recently got a letter saying that I might be eligible for the Medicare Savings Program. How do I know if I qualify?
- Imani (New York, NY)
Read MoreMay 20, 2024
Dear Marci,
I want to put together a plan with my health care wishes in the event that I’m unable to make decisions at some point in the future. Can you help me get started?
-June (Bar Harbor, ME)
Read MoreMay 6, 2024
Dear Marci,
Some of my friends were chatting about health care directives and future health care wishes. Is this really important to do right now? I’m in good health.
-Rafael (Garden City, UT)
Read MoreApril 22, 2024
Dear Marci,
My wife is a U.S. Postal Service employee, and we are both covered under her Federal Employee Health Benefits. She was told that our health benefits will change in 2025. What can we expect?
-Luca (Fish Creek, WI)
Read MoreApril 8, 2024
Dear Marci,
I’m a federal employee with medical coverage and am going to retire soon. Do I need to get onto Medicare to have primary health insurance?
-Natalia (San Jose, CA)
Read MoreMarch 25, 2024
Dear Marci,
I recently got onto a Part D drug plan and am concerned about the donut hole. What should I know about it?
-Lisa (Clinton, NJ)
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