October 9, 2023

Dear Marci,

My Part D premium is increasing a lot in 2024, so I want to use Fall Open Enrollment to sign up for a different Part D plan. How should I choose a new Part D plan?

-Louise (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

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)

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)

August 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)

August 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)

July 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)

July 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)

July 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)

June 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)

May 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)

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)

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)