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Past Medicare Questions

These highlighted Medicare questions have been submitted by our readers and answered by our expert. You may submit a question at any time and get a personal response.

Question Archive:

• April 2013 Question
  Does Medicare help pay for caregiver services?
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• March 2013 Question
  I am retiring next month, and my company does not have retiree health insurance. When should my husband sign-up for Part B?
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• January 2013 Question
  How can I pay my monthly premium for Medicare?
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• December 2012 Question
  My wife and I changed to different Part D plans for 2013. Do we need to notify our 2012 plan about the change?
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• November 2012 Question
  I heard it is Open Enrollment for Part D. What's the best way to review my plan options? And, where can I find the information I need?
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• October 2012 Question
  My drug plan cost me too much this past year. What can I do?
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• September 2012 Question
  I need to see my doctor for a specific test. How can I find out if Medicare will cover it or not?
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• August 2012 Question
  I am not taking any medications right now. Does it ever make sense for someone like me to delay enrolling in Part D and accept the penalty?
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• July 2012 Question
  I lost my Medicare card. How do I get a new one?
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• June 2012 Question
  I am over age 65 and still working. I have health insurance through my job. Do I still need to enroll in Part D?
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• May 2012 Question
  I think I am about to go into the Part D coverage gap. How will I know if I do? And if I do, how will I afford my prescriptions?
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• April 2012 Question
  Does Medicare cover an annual physical?
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• March 2012 Question
  My father has very bad heart disease and recently had to have his leg amputated. My mother has Parkinson's disease and is unable to help him with his needs at home. What kind of in-home assistance could they receive through Medicare?
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• February 2012 Question
  I've just been prescribed a new drug and was told Medicare won't cover it. What can I do?
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• September 2011 Question
  I just got my Medicare card in the mail. How do I know how to use my Medicare? What does Medicare cover?
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• July 2011 Question:
  I need the shingles shot. Does Medicare pay for all or part of this cost?
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National Council on Aging

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