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)
Read MoreDear 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.
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)
Read MoreNovember 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)
Read MoreOctober 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)
Read MoreOctober 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)
Read MoreSeptember 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)
Read MoreSeptember 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)
Read MoreAugust 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)
Read MoreAugust 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)
Read MoreAugust 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)
Read MoreJuly 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)
Read MoreJune 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)
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