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TexasProgresive

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5. Good thing we're in the last quarter

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Thu Oct 11, 2018, 11:42 AM

Oct 2018

You are close to falling in the infamous "donut hole." ((>$3,750 to >$5,000). I just read that no only is Dunkin Donuts getting rid of the donut but so is Medicare part D starting in 2019. Let's hope this is not a piece of shit since it was part of tRump's budget.

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I picked up $2,000 worth of medications today [View all] left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 OP

What is your Medicare plan if I may ask. I'm looking for a new one. Autumn Oct 2018 #1

the gold standard is Medigap plan F. Grasswire2 Oct 2018 #3

What is the window for application? I've been thinking of getting my meds from Canada Autumn Oct 2018 #6

There is a window every year in which you can change your plan. enough Oct 2018 #7

check the medicare web site link below Grasswire2 Oct 2018 #13

You can opt into a Medigap (aka Medicare Supplemental) plan at any time. hedda_foil Oct 2018 #11

directly from the Medicare web site: Grasswire2 Oct 2018 #12

Thanks grasswire. That's terribly important. hedda_foil Oct 2018 #16

"What is your Medicare plan" left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 #8

I signed up with Humana advantage but I'm looking to switch. I was thinking Autumn Oct 2018 #14

yes left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 #15

Holy Schmoly! donkeypoofed Oct 2018 #2

Great snowybirdie Oct 2018 #4

"donut hole" left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 #9

Good thing we're in the last quarter TexasProgresive Oct 2018 #5

... left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 #10

It is the game richard41 Oct 2018 #17