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)

November 7, 2022

Dear Marci,

I have Veterans Affairs (VA) health coverage and am turning 65 in late March of this next year. Do I need to enroll in Medicare?

-Chris (Springfield, OH)

October 24, 2022

Dear Marci,

I recently got a letter in the mail saying my Part D premium is increasing next year. I found a different plan that covers my medications for a lower premium, but I’m not sure what to do next. How do I change my Part D plan now?

-Theodore (Selmer, TN)

October 10, 2022

Dear Marci,

I have Original Medicare and a Part D plan. I’m considering changing my Part D plan this Medicare Open Enrollment Period. How can I compare Part D plans?

-Mina (Walla Walla, WA)

September 26, 2022

Dear Marci,

I’ve had Original Medicare for a few years, but I’m planning to join a Medicare Advantage Plan during Fall Open Enrollment this year. How should I choose a Medicare Advantage Plan when there are so many options?

-Rhonda (Spring, TX)

September 12, 2022

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 do I do during this time?

-Patty (Providence Forge, VA)

August 29, 2022

Dear Marci, 

I currently have Original Medicare and am considering switching to a Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan. I am worried I will regret it and want to switch back, though… Is it easy to switch between the two? How would I switch between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage again in the future? 

-Mathilda (Wasilla, AK) 

August 15, 2022

Dear Marci,

I have Original Medicare 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?

-Lauren (Chicago, IL)

August 1, 2022

Dear Marci,

As my spouse and I grow older, it has been more difficult for me to help take care of him. It would be really helpful to have an aide come to our home and help with his personal care. Does Medicare cover long-term care?

-Remi (Point Marion, PA)

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) 

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) 

June 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)