How should I prepare for a doctor’s appointment?

April 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)

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Does Medicare cover second opinions?

April 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)

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Does Medicare consider me homebound?

March 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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Does Medicare cover home health care?

March 13, 2023

Dear Marci,

I’m in the hospital after surgery and am getting ready to go home. I think it will be difficult to get around or leave my house for appointments and physical therapy, though. Will Medicare cover physical therapy in my home?

-Wallace (Buffalo, WY)

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How do I enroll in Medicare when I retire

February 28, 2023

Dear Marci,

I didn’t enroll in Medicare when I turned 65, because I was still working and covered by my employer health insurance. Now I’m retiring at age 67 and have missed my Initial Enrollment Period. How do I enroll?

-Loretta (Tampa, FL)

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How do I enroll in Medicare after being incarcerated?

February 13, 2023

Dear Marci,

My dad is 67 and was released from prison at the beginning of February. He didn’t enroll in Medicare when he turned 65 while he was incarcerated, so now he is back home and without health insurance. How should he enroll in Medicare now? Will he owe a late enrollment penalty?

-Abigail (Fort Wayne, IN)

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How do I get immunosuppressants covered?

January 30, 2023

Dear Marci,

My mother is having a kidney transplant soon, and I am helping with the logistics of her recovery. I believe Medicare should cover the immunosuppressant drugs she will need after, but the details are confusing. How will her immunosuppressants get covered?

-Pauline (Austin, TX)

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How is the GEP different this year?

January 16, 2023

Dear Marci,

I missed my Initial Enrollment Period so am now planning to enroll this month during the General Enrollment Period. I’ve been hearing conflicting information about it from my family and friends, though. Has the General Enrollment Period changed?

-Rob (Indianapolis, IN)

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How are drug costs changing in 2023?

January 2, 2023

Dear Marci,

I think my Part D premium is going up in 2023, which I expected. But I’ve also heard that everyone with Medicare might be saving money on drug costs because of recent legislation. How are drug costs changing in 2023?

-Jean-Claude (New York, NY)

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How does TRICARE for Life work with Medicare?

November 21, 2022

Dear Marci,

I am retired from the military and am turning 65 soon. I believe I must enroll in Medicare, even though I have TRICARE benefits. How does TRICARE for Life work with Medicare?

-Jaime (Salt Lake City, UT)

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