September 25, 2023
Dear Marci,
I enrolled in Medicare earlier this year. My sister told me that Fall Open Enrollment for Medicare is coming up. What is Fall Open Enrollment, and what do I need to do during this time?
-Abigail (Redding, CA)
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Dear Marci is a biweekly e-newsletter that helps consumers—people with Medicare, their families and caregivers—understand their Medicare benefits and options. Each issue features Medicare coverage advice, basic health tips and links to vital health care resources.
September 11, 2023
Dear Marci,
I called my pharmacy to schedule an appointment to get my flu vaccine. They told me I could also schedule my RSV vaccine, which was news to me. Does Medicare cover this?
-Matteo (St. Louis, MO)
Read MoreAugust 28, 2023
Dear Marci, I have Original Medicare and a Medigap but have been seeing a lot of ads for Medicare Advantage Plans that seem great. I don’t want to fall for just good marketing, though. Are Medicare Advantage Plans better than Original Medicare? How should I choose? -Colette (Cincinnati, OH) Read MoreAugust 14, 2023
Dear Marci,
I signed up for Medicare a few months ago, and now I want to enroll in a Medigap, too. When can I buy a Medigap?
-Jerome (Wichita, KS)
Read MoreJuly 31, 2023
Dear Marci,
I’m enrolling in Medicare soon and am confused about Medigaps. Can you explain what these are?
-Julia (New York, NY)
Read MoreJuly 17, 2023
Dear Marci,
I need some help getting to and from treatment I have scheduled for next month. Will Medicare cover my scheduled transportation?
-Norman (Riverside, CA)
Read MoreJuly 3, 2023
Dear Jiha,
Can Medicare help with transportation even if there’s no medical emergency? I’m hoping to better understand Medicare’s coverage of ambulance rides.
-Jiha (Baltimore, MD)
Read MoreJune 5, 2023
Dear Marci,
My friend mentioned they save money on their prescriptions through a program called Extra Help. How can I find out if I qualify for this program?
-Frank (Omaha, NE)
Read MoreMay 8, 2023
Dear Marci,
What mental health care does Medicare cover? I have anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended I see a therapist or psychiatrist.
-Josefina (Cleveland, OH)
Read MoreApril 24, 2023
Dear Marci,
I usually get very nervous before my doctor’s visits. My doctors are wonderful, but medical appointments have always felt overwhelming to me, and I forget to ask the questions I wanted to ask. How should I prepare for appointments and make the most of my time with my doctors?
-Vinnie (Phoenix, AZ)
Read MoreApril 10, 2023
Dear Marci,
My doctor is recommending I get surgery. I do trust them but I want to get another opinion before agreeing to something so big. Will Medicare cover a second opinion, even if another doctor recommends the same thing?
-Rana (El Paso, TX)
Read MoreMarch 27, 2023
Dear Marci,
I learned that Medicare may cover home health care for people who are homebound. How do I know if I am considered homebound?
-Alejandro (Madison, WI)
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