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What questions should I consider before signing up for a Part D plan?
Dear Marci, My mother is going to be eligible for Medicare soon. I want to help her choose a prescription...
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What changes can I make during Fall Open Enrollment?
Dear Marci, What changes can I make during Fall Open Enrollment? - Herman (Chattanooga, TN)
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How does the Marketplace affect my Medicare coverage?
Dear Marci, How does the Health Insurance Marketplace affect my Medicare coverage? - Josephine (Cumberland, RI)
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What is a health care proxy?
Dear Marci, What is a health care proxy? - Antoine (Annapolis, MD)
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What is a health savings account (HSA)?
Dear Marci, What is a health savings account (HSA)? Can I have an HSA and Medicare? - Paola (Juneau, AK)
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Does Medicare cover durable medical equipment (DME)?
Dear Marci, My doctor recommended that I get a manual wheelchair to get around my home. Does Medicare cover wheelchairs?...
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Does Medicare cover home health care?
Dear Marci, My father might need care in his home. What type of home health care does Medicare cover? -...
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What is a benefit period?
Dear Marci, I have Original Medicare and am going to get inpatient surgery at a hospital soon. I want to...
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Can I Appeal a Part D Late Enrollment Penalty (Lep)?
Dear Marci, I enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B a few years ago when I turned 65, but I...
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How does retiree insurance work with Medicare?
Dear Marci, I have retiree insurance from my previous job, and I will be turning 65 in a few months....
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