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Will I be able to live on Social Security income alone when I retire?
There are three legs on the retirement stool: Social Security, pensions and personal savings.... Full Answer12/31/1969
How long should I keep my medical records?
Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna, in his Ask the AG column, recommends keeping medical... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can my 20-year-old son be added to my Medicare policy?
No, he cannot be added to your Medicare, although there is a provision in the new law that allows... Full Answer12/31/1969
Does Medicare send representatives to sell Medicare supplemental policy?
Medicare never sends representatives to go door-to-door. Nor will program representatives try to... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I get my “Welcome to Medicare” exam done anytime after enrollment?
Starting in 2011, Medicare enrollees will be able to go to a health care provider and get... Full Answer12/31/1969
Will additional preventive services be covered by the changes to Medicare?
Yes. The new law adds an annual personalized health assessment and prevention plan to the list of... Full Answer12/31/1969
What changes are being made to Medigap plans?
Changes to Medigap policies in the 2010 came about from a law that was passed in 2008: the Medicare... Full Answer12/31/1969
If I have a Medicare Advantage plan, do I still need Medigap insurance?
Generally, once you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you don’t need or can’t use a... Full Answer12/31/1969
What if I cannot afford to pay for my prescriptions?
If you can’t afford to pay for your prescriptions, you should check to see if you are... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I sign up for Medicare Part D at any time?
If you are newly eligible for Medicare, you can enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan up to... Full Answer12/31/1969
Will my Medicare Part D premiums increase if I earn too much money?
The income levels for higher premiums start at $85,000 for a single person or $170,000 for married... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is everyone on Medicare getting a rebate check?
In 2010 only, those with Medicare Part D who fall into the “doughnut hole” coverage gap... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is it true that Medicare Advantage will no longer be available?
No. Nothing in the new law will make Medicare Advantage plans go away. Medicare Advantage plans... Full Answer12/31/1969
How do I know if I have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan?
Your Medicare card should indicate if you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. If... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is the donut hole in Medicare drug coverage going to close?
The gap will gradually narrow until it disappears in 2020. If you reach the doughnut hole next... Full Answer12/31/1969
