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In reply to the discussion: Enrolling in Medicare [View all]Wifes husband
(771 posts)32. I can only speak to my experiance
Before I got on Medicare they sent me a thick pamphlet that explained everything. If you get one, read it cover to cover, carefully. I had no issues getting on Medicare, and they have been very good to me. I also have blue cross.
You will hear many comments about Medicare advantage, my brother thinks it is great, but I have been in and out of the hospital a lot in the last few years, and I mean a lot, and as I said before, they have been great.
I have never had any medical professional have any thing good to say about Medicare advantage.
Again, I can only speak from my experience.
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One of my law partners introduced me to a member of our Temple who helped me
LetMyPeopleVote
Oct 2025
#4
When my 95-year-old mother died in 2010, she was paying $548 per month in supplemental insurance; that's $6576 annually.
Sogo
Oct 2025
#24
You were responding to my post, which explicitly specified Medicare + Supplement. An
Ms. Toad
Oct 2025
#41
Advantage plans spend a ton of money on advertising and paid telephone calls
LetMyPeopleVote
Oct 2025
#34
+1. And an army of salespeople in every grocery store who get a commission and revenue stream from Advantage policies
dalton99a
Oct 2025
#48
Just communicate directly with Medicare. The will give you all the information you need.
enough
Oct 2025
#11
There is no penalty for delaying enrollment in parts B and D, if ...
JustABozoOnThisBus
Oct 2025
#44