July 18, 2022
Dear Marci,
I recently enrolled in Medicare and learned that Medicare does not cover dental care. Why is this? And how should I receive dental care then?
-Brody (Dallas, TX)
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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.
June 20, 2022
Dear Marci,
My father began hospice care a few weeks ago. It seems that staff from the hospice agency have been coming to his home less and less, though... Is this hospice fraud?
-Viraj (Boston, MA)
Read MoreJune 6, 2022
Dear Marci,
My mother-in-law has a terminal condition and is nearing the end of her life. I’m helping her figure out the logistics of hospice care but do not know how her Medicare will cover it. How does Medicare cover hospice?
-Dottie (St. Johns, MI)
Read MoreMay 23, 2022
Dear Marci,
I recently applied to the Medicare Savings Program and was enrolled in the QMB program. Can you explain improper billing and how it will affect me now?
-Henrik (Billings, MT)
Read MoreMay 9, 2022
Dear Marci,
It has been challenging to live on a fixed income recently. A friend told me she has the Medicare Savings Program and that it really helps her financially. What should I know about this program?
-Sabrina (Randleman, SC)
Read MoreApril 25, 2022
Dear Marci,
My mother recently received a misdiagnosis, resulting in unnecessary and painful treatment. We are so upset about her situation but are not sure what to do about it. Is there anything Medicare beneficiaries can do when they receive poor quality of care?
-Vincent (Abbeville, SC)
Read MoreApril 11, 2022
Dear Marci,
I received a favorable decision on an appeal to my Medicare Advantage Plan to cover the cost of a doctor’s office visit. I had already paid for the cost of the visit out of pocket, and my plan notified me that I would receive a reimbursement. It has been months and I have still not received one. What should I do?
-Shruthi (Los Angeles, CA)
Read MoreMarch 28, 2022
Dear Marci,
My sister just went to her doctor for an Annual Wellness Visit and recommended I do the same. I don’t think I’ve had this type of appointment before, though. What is it and what should I expect?
-Douglas (Westminster, CO)
Read MoreMarch 14, 2022
Dear Marci,
Does Medicare cover depression screenings? I’ve read about how depression is more common in older adults, and I want to be sure I am not missing signs and symptoms.
-Sara (Chapman, ME)
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2022
Dear Marci,
I just realized I missed my Initial Enrollment Period to enroll in Medicare. What happens if I enroll in Medicare late?
-Dan (Herman, MN)
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2022
Dear Marci,
My husband still works, and I am covered by his employer’s insurance. I am turning 65 in a few months and wondering if I should enroll in Medicare?
-Mariko (Sallisaw, OK)
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2022
Dear Marci,
I mistakenly enrolled in the wrong Medicare Advantage Plan and did not realize until the plan became effective in 2022. When can I change my coverage now?
-Susan (New York, NY)
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