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Social Security: The Best and Worst Years To Be Born [View all] 63 Shermann Jan 28 Jan 30 44 5550

The dreaded 65 is fast approaching and I have 43 babylonsister Nov 2020 Nov 2020 3 8973

Stop the Medicare "Advantage" Scam Before Medicare Is Dead 43 appalachiablue Aug 2022 Oct 2022 47 4254

Lindsey Graham Thinks Seniors May 'Have to' Take Less Money and pay more tax on SS benefits 42 Obvious85 Jun 2022 Jun 2022 50 6180

Any Advice For Picking A Medicare Supplement Plan?.... 39 global1 Aug 2013 Oct 2017 9 23229

Any ideas for living off a social security benefit of only $680 a month? 39 whathehell Sep 2014 Sep 2016 1 15100

I'm nearing the magic age of 65..... please share your Medicare knowledge and experiences 38 groundloop May 2022 Jul 2022 4 4414

"You can't call yourself a Democrat and support Social Security benefit cuts" 36 limpyhobbler Apr 2013 Apr 2013 48 10937

Looking for advice - I am 64 years, 8 months - Medicare is coming at me fast! 36 NRaleighLiberal Aug 2020 Aug 2020 7 7204

Day 4 SSD blogathon: SS is not going broke by 2033, stop saying it Dems 30 FogerRox Apr 2013 Apr 2013 123 10476

I just got an ABN from the blood test lab, and I am very confused. 24 Susan Calvin Nov 2019 Dec 2019 1 6095

I got "Medicare and You 2023" delivered to me today. 24 OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2022 Sep 2022 13 1959

How do I talk to a human???? SS just sent me a letter - to my address to tell 21 Maraya1969 Oct 2021 Dec 2021 3 4945

Looks like I won't get Medicare 20 PasadenaTrudy Sep 2013 Nov 2014 3 8118

Help with Medicare? 20 AirmensMom May 2016 Sep 2023 0 9006

Spousal benefits - SSA / Retirement 20 cilla4progress Jan 2022 Mar 2022 8 3881

The Social Security retirement age: Who’s really living longer? 19 Teamster Jeff Mar 2013 Mar 2013 9 7510

Just learned that I am booted off of Medicaid and have Medicare 18 backtoblue Aug 2018 Dec 2019 11 6776

Medicare for dentists... 17 Maxheader Jan 2019 Jan 2019 3 4691

I just picked up an Rx 17 Jilly_in_VA Aug 2023 Aug 2023 89 5764

I recently got custody of my 13 year old grandson 16 LSFL Jul 2017 Jul 2017 10 6424

Welcome to the Social Security Medicare Group. Here is a link to the 1983 GOP Playbook 15 FogerRox Mar 2013 Mar 2013 16 5729

Went to a Medicare forum today 15 irisblue Nov 2016 Apr 2017 0 6166

Collecting Social Security and Medicare if you haven't paid taxes 15 Poiuyt Apr 2018 Jul 2018 1 6332

I take pain medication now and then for extreme back pain. 15 redstatebluegirl Dec 2019 Dec 2019 5 4111

Medicare supplement experts here? 15 Eliot Rosewater Oct 2021 Dec 2021 4 2531

Optum Rx Mail Order Pharmacy is terrible 15 Hokie Nov 2021 Dec 2021 0 3997

Does "Medicare" cover shingles shots? 15 cilla4progress Jan 2022 Jan 2022 1 2095

A calculator to see how "chained CPI" impacts your Social Security or veterans’ benefits 14 limpyhobbler Mar 2013 May 2013 6 5108

Shithead is gonna screw up our COLA isn't he??? 14 ThingsGottaChange Aug 2018 Sep 2019 5 6023

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Senate Republicans Just Can't Stop Talking About How Much They Want To End Social Security 14 appalachiablue Aug 2022 Aug 2022 10 2849

Dumb question Re why medigap prices varies for same benefits 14 Pluvious Sep 2022 Sep 2022 1 3860

So I need to get my Dad registered for Social Security and need help with this 13 LaydeeBug Nov 2013 Oct 2016 2 7416

Medicare Advantage Premiums to Decrease in 2020 13 Sherman A1 Sep 2019 Dec 2020 2 5580

Government is beginning to crack down on Medicare Advantage fraud 13 groundloop Nov 2022 Dec 2022 11 2712

Yikes! Crazy phone call 13 hermetic Jun 2023 Jul 2023 8 2081

My SS attorney has told me to call my congressperson. 13 OldBaldy1701E Aug 2023 Nov 2023 8 4492

It seems I am not eligible for Medicare? 12 BSdetect Jan 2017 Sep 2017 0 9806

COBRA & Medicare 12 catrose Sep 2017 Sep 2017 0 7964

7 Questions to Ask to Protect Yourself from Medicare Advantage Scams: Open Enroll Oct 15- Dec 7 12 appalachiablue Nov 2023 Nov 2023 23 2696

much-forecast insolvency of the Social Security system by about 2030 is most unlikely to happen 11 FogerRox Mar 2013 Nov 2014 7 4272

Retirees To 'Fight Plan To Gut Social Security'; Trump Announces Exec. Order To Suspend Payroll Tax 11 appalachiablue Aug 2020 Aug 2020 5 4260

This message was self-deleted by its author 11 LovingA2andMI Jan 2021 Jan 2021 4 7375

Health Care Options for Retiring at 62? 11 Tbear Nov 2022 Jan 2023 3 1558

AFL-CIO won't back a deficit deal that cuts Social Security through chained CPI By Joan McCarter 10 FogerRox Mar 2013 Mar 2013 16 4334

The Donut Hole 10 PennyK May 2016 Aug 2016 3 5583

Link to the official "Medicare and You 2023", recommended! 10 CoopersDad Dec 2022 Jan 2023 7 5071

Any inkling yet on a 2014 SS Cola? 9 ThingsGottaChange Jun 2013 Nov 2014 3 6530

Still don't know what my premium will be, with 20 days left in Open Enrollment in Medicare 9 progree Nov 2017 Nov 2017 3 4667

My first week on Medicare. What's different? 9 stopbush Sep 2019 Sep 2019 12 3177

I have a question. 9 redstatebluegirl Mar 2021 Mar 2021 1 6614

A message from a former Medicare Advantage salesman. Why you must get the real thing! 9 egbertowillies Oct 2023 Oct 2023 13 2147

Rumors have it that the next SS COLA will be about 1.5% 8 FogerRox Oct 2013 Sep 2015 3 4082

Social Security Disability "Review" 8 Holly_Hobby Jun 2017 Jun 2017 0 6167

MEDICARE Applications Raise Anxiety For Seniors In Pandemic; Delays, Penalties 8 appalachiablue Apr 2020 Apr 2020 3 3615

just a rant 8 Marthe48 Aug 2021 Aug 2021 15 2769

'Band-Aid on a Tumor': Critics Blast Biden Rebrand of Trump's Medicare Privatization Scheme 8 douglas9 Feb 2022 Feb 2022 10 5403

Medicare Insurance Advisor 8 groundloop Oct 2022 Oct 2022 1 1760

1/8 Seniors Qualify for FREE Medical Care/Drugs - QMB 8 OhNo-Really Jan 2024 Jan 2024 8 1049

What is the maximum amount one can earn while on SSDI? 7 Lil Missy Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 5065

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Social Security Survivor Benefits 7 udbcrzy2 Jul 2015 Aug 2016 0 4079

Medicare Adventure 7 JayhawkSD Aug 2018 Aug 2018 1 3448

Update on my Medicare adventure...thanks for all who provided info on my prev. thread 7 NRaleighLiberal Oct 2020 Oct 2020 2 6242

Possible Medicare fraud 7 TexLaProgressive Oct 2023 Oct 2023 8 1117

For Profit 'Medicare Advantage' Plans Using AI, Artificial Intelligence for Denials - 'Not A Doctor' 7 appalachiablue Nov 2023 Nov 2023 6 10182

Has anyone endured long waiting periods for referrals in Texan Plus for needed care? 6 Thinkingabout Aug 2013 Aug 2013 0 4386

Medicare's three-day inpatient hospital stay 6 left-of-center2012 Sep 2015 Sep 2015 4 3745

Primary/Secondary insurance snafu 6 Beartracks Jan 2018 Feb 2018 0 3538

Why Aren't More People Comparison Shopping For Health Plans? 6 Tomconroy Oct 2021 Nov 2021 3 3330

Does Medicare really call you to feel like you're feeling? 5 jpak Sep 2021 Sep 2021 0 2141

Sudden change of plans unexpectedly need Part B, while still in the initial enrollment period 5 Ms. Toad Dec 2021 Dec 2021 8 3034

Question for Medicare Part D. Does anyone know of a plan that covers 5 pnwmom Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 1898

SourceWatch: Pete Peterson is scheming to "Fix the Debt," but if he wins, we lose. 4 bananas Mar 2013 Mar 2013 6 3497

I just completed my "2018 Medicare Experience Survey" 4 rzemanfl Apr 2018 Apr 2018 7 3650

Social Security and Medicare Funds At Risk Even Before Coronavirus 4 appalachiablue Apr 2020 Apr 2020 0 6263

From Joan McCarter @ Daily Kos: Good news 4 SS 3 FogerRox May 2013 May 2013 5 3373

O'Malley's Plan to Expand Social Security 3 FSogol Aug 2015 Aug 2015 5 3184

Democrats Bust Trump For Rigging Cabinet With Social Security and Medicare Cutters 3 red dog 1 Dec 2016 Dec 2016 10 4278

Petition Congress to keep Medicare, Medicaid, and SS. 3 BigmanPigman Dec 2017 Dec 2017 2 3062

Trump admin rolling back use of fines against nursing homes. 3 Cattledog Dec 2017 Dec 2017 2 3235

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