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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 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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• Janaury 2012 Question
  My wife and I changed to different Part D plans for 2012. Do we need to notify our 2011 plan about the change?
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• December 2011 Question
  I just heard I only have until December 7 to make changes to my Medicare Part D coverage. Last year I had until December 31. Did these dates change this year? What happens if I don't make a change by December 7?
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• November 2011 Question
  Every month $115.40 has been taken from my retirement check to pay for my Medicare Part B premium. I heard this amount may change next year. Will it go up? How much will I have to pay every month for my Part B in 2012?
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• October 2011 Question
  I need Medicare's drug coverage, so I know it's time to review my current coverage and compare drug plans for 2012. What's the best way to do this? And, where can I find the information I need?
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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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• August 2011 Question:
  I am 62 years old and my husband is 75 years old. We are both currently covered through my employer health insurance. That's why when he turned 65, he only signed up for Medicare Part A. My employment ends next month, and we are thinking about COBRA coverage for 18 months. My company does not have retiree health insurance. When should my husband sign-up for Part B?
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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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• June 2011 Question:
  I heard that Medicare now pays more for more of my costs for prescription drugs when I go into the Part D Coverage Gap, or "donut hole." How do I get these savings?
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