March 11, 2024
Dear Marci,
The cost of my medications at the pharmacy has suddenly changed even though I have the same drug plan. What could have caused this?
-Juan (Los Angeles, CA)
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February 26, 2024
Dear Marci,
I might need COVID-19 treatment. Will Medicare cover Paxlovid if I need it?
-Ralph (Indianapolis, IN)
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
Dear Marci,
I received a discharge notice from the hospital, but I need to continue medical care. I think I can appeal but I’m not sure what to do. Please help!
-Lorraine (Buffalo, NY)
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2024
Dear Marci,
I heard there are a few changes to Medicare costs this year. What should I expect?
-Marco (Chattanooga, TN)
Read MoreDecember 18, 2023
Dear Marci,
My pharmacist said my Part D plan won’t cover my medication. Why would this happen?
-Tony (Plano, TX)
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
Dear Marci,
I recently started taking a new medication. It’s covered by my Part D plan, but when I went to the pharmacy, I was charged a high copay! What’s going on? How do I fix this?
-Maria (Sacramento, CA)
Read MoreNovember 20, 2023
Dear Marci,
I went to the doctor last month and now owe more than I thought I would. I called the office and learned that they charged me a facility fee. What is this?
-Roman (Baton Rouge, LA)
Read MoreNovember 6, 2023
Dear Marci,
I recently enrolled in Original Medicare. I know that with Original Medicare, I can see most any provider. Will my costs be the same regardless of which provider I see? Or is there anything else I should consider to get the best costs for my care?
-Iris (Huntington, NY)
Read MoreOctober 23, 2023
Dear Marci,
I have been getting a lot of suspicious calls from people I don’t know trying to sell me Medicare plans. How do I protect myself from marketing violations?
-Elaine (Reno, NV)
Read MoreOctober 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)
Read MoreSeptember 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)
Read MoreSeptember 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)
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