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Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Anyone here been on SSDI and then signed up for SSA retirement? 4 Jacson6 Apr 7 Apr 8 2 786
Question about Medicare Supplemental and "Open Enrollment" 8 ellenrr Apr 1 Apr 3 5 910
Social security sent a text saying I have a new message. Can't log in. Suggestions? 18 jmbar2 Mar 5 Mar 5 0 1859
Post 55 communities question - downside? 9 RainCaster Feb 26 Feb 28 1 1138
What's the rationale for SS payment dates? 8 ChazInAz Feb 27 Feb 27 2 1270
The Social Security Trust Fund 9 mdbl Feb 21 Feb 21 48 1798
Starting sign up for Medicare. 7 mwmisses4289 Jan 2026 Jan 2026 2 1357
Switching from Advantage Plan (which left my area, creating a qualifying event) to Original Medicare. Here's Why 41 Joinfortmill Oct 2025 Jan 2026 54 7149
I'm deep in the weeds with Part D and Supplement research 7 chowmama Nov 2025 Dec 2025 5 1786
Social Security Disability, a Protection for Some Workers, Is at a Crossroads 1 Jacson6 Dec 2025 Dec 2025 4 1050
I had a completely frazzled day of MA surprises... 14 slightlv Nov 2025 Dec 2025 10 2232
This message was self-deleted by its author 1 Jacson6 Nov 2025 Nov 2025 0 898
A INQUIRY: EDITED: Out of U.S. friend of a friend asks whether 40% reduction in October's 7 elleng Oct 2025 Oct 2025 2 2223
If we ever get back into power.... 0 pbmus Sep 2025 Sep 2025 13 2540
I finally got my SSDI to go through in April but have been fighting something I feel is insane since 5 Cheezoholic Aug 2025 Aug 2025 14 2101
OBBBA and Medicare/Social Security 7 Tadpole Raisin Jul 2025 Jul 2025 43 9478
I just received my SS payment-- it was over $10k and I don't know why 20 ailsagirl Jul 2025 Jul 2025 3 4208
For some reason, I cannot sign into my SS account 7 ailsagirl Jun 2025 Jun 2025 3 2391
She is 79 and selling her house --- first time sale. QUESTION: 8 3Hotdogs Jun 2025 Jun 2025 3 2947
Is there any reason I'm unable to access my SS acct? 33 ailsagirl Mar 2025 Jun 2025 8 7709
Did anyone else receive a letter from SS about his/her account? 14 ailsagirl Apr 2025 Apr 2025 8 4469
I'm nearing the magic age of 65..... please share your Medicare knowledge and experiences [View all] 63 groundloop May 2022 Apr 2025 7 27780
Scam alert. 11 usonian Apr 2025 Apr 2025 44 4822
What I just came upon re Social Security 10 ailsagirl Apr 2025 Apr 2025 11 4059
This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 3 1648
Ctr on Budget and Policy Priorities: Abruptly Eliminating SS Phone Services Threatens Access to Benefits 1 Dennis Donovan Apr 2025 Apr 2025 8 2055
"New Social Security Rule STARTS April 14 - What YOU NEED TO DO!" -- what to make of it 2 ailsagirl Mar 2025 Mar 2025 7 3135
Elon Musk Axed Social Security! Checks Missing & Claims Denied! w/ Alex Lawson 6 Be The Light Mar 2025 Mar 2025 9 3679
Is it true that you can't get price information from a pharmacy without giving them your medicare card and moving the 4 mahina Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 2449
FYI: SSA monthly deposit dropped into my bank account on time. 13 Joinfortmill Mar 2025 Mar 2025 8 4045

Social Security & Medicare Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
The SSA has fulfilled the SS Fairness Act for me already 5 Joe Nation Mar 2025 Mar 2025 5 2775
Social Security vs. Taxes 2 defacto7 Mar 2025 Mar 2025 2 2376
Ok, you all r getting your ss deposits? 18 XanaDUer2 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 4 4966
I turn 68 in March, what time of year do higher benefits kick in? 14 CoopersDad Feb 2025 Feb 2025 1 4469
Fuck Jamie Dimon. All's I know, if my SS deposit is not made on Wednesday, 5 3Hotdogs Feb 2025 Feb 2025 11 3633
Elon Musk will decide the fate of Social Security and Medicare. Time to panic. Opinion 8 WhiteTara Feb 2025 Feb 2025 13 3425
Beware of The HUGE Medicare Penalty for Selling Your Home After 63 4 Jacson6 Feb 2025 Feb 2025 5 3862
I have debt. Just like most Americans. Around $40k. It will be paid off in about 2 1/2 years 0 3Hotdogs Feb 2025 Feb 2025 4 2096
About Medicare Advantage plans, frustrated doctors, and an old gal who has changed her mind 34 Joinfortmill Jan 2025 Jan 2025 26 9689
Help and information 1 XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 Jan 2025 2 2227
I fear the social security fairness act s.597 may get killed by a pocket veto 6 PurgedVoter Dec 2024 Jan 2025 6 3712
Tooth extraction question 15 XanaDUer2 Dec 2024 Jan 2025 3 5177
I Need Help And Information 4 Baron2024 Dec 2024 Dec 2024 2 2756
I Need Help And Information 1 Baron2024 Dec 2024 Dec 2024 3 2286
Hold on SS 11 MizLibby Sep 2024 Dec 2024 8 4561
Just got email saying important information added to my SSA and needed to login. Thought of posting this in Humor... 11 SorellaLaBefana Dec 2024 Dec 2024 7 4382
A message from a former Medicare Advantage salesman. Why you must get the real thing! 12 egbertowillies Oct 2023 Dec 2024 13 7553
Medicare UHC Supplement plan 4 intrepidity Dec 2024 Dec 2024 1 3217
You Have 3 Days Left: Open Enrollment for Real Medicare Through Saturday Dec. 7, End of Day 7 appalachiablue Dec 2024 Dec 2024 10 3281
The $1 Trillion Private Health Insurance Scam 4 iscooterliberally Dec 2024 Dec 2024 9 3159
The Republican Party, Now More Dangerous Than It's Ever Been-Social Security, Medicare: Robert Reich 4 appalachiablue Jan 2023 Dec 2024 2 6166
MEDICARE: Delays, Denials, Growing Privatization Leading to Harmful Outcomes in Healthcare 41 appalachiablue Jun 2024 Dec 2024 28 10656
Medicare Advantage backed down: They covered a PDR-informed caller's mother's nursing home care. 3 egbertowillies Oct 2023 Nov 2024 4 4844
Ugh. Open enrollment. 13 intrepidity Nov 2024 Nov 2024 1 4325
Medigap plans 8 intrepidity Nov 2024 Nov 2024 1 3881
I have traditional Medicare A B do 20 XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 Nov 2024 2 5638
Got my first call about switching my Medicare. 8 multigraincracker Oct 2024 Nov 2024 12 3985
34 Million Seniors in Medicare Advantage Plans Face Rude Awakening 49 douglas9 Oct 2024 Nov 2024 70 14071
Medicare Supplemental Insurance 7 splunge63 Oct 2024 Nov 2024 5 3599
This message was self-deleted by its author 13 Tadpole Raisin Nov 2024 Nov 2024 7 4551

Social Security & Medicare Continued...

Title Replies Author Start time Last reply Recs Views
Phew! Pathology bill came 2 XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 4 2332
10 important facts about Medicare 0 douglas9 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 11 2853
A 90% increase is unconscible for Medicare PartD 11 Jacson6 Oct 2024 Oct 2024 6 4921
Starting Medicare (original) in a few days. Looking for dental insurance/dental savings plan 7 splunge63 Sep 2024 Sep 2024 3 3544
Surgery/dr bill seems insanely low 14 XanaDUer2 Aug 2024 Sep 2024 1 4600
Social Security/Tax/Pension 6 GoneOffShore Sep 2024 Sep 2024 0 6461
About Medicare payments 9 XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 Jul 2024 2 3849
Adding my Ex. to my SS account. Has anyone done this? How do we do it? 4 3Hotdogs Jun 2024 Jun 2024 1 2854
What ever happened to that Bill in Congress to end Federal Income taxes on Social Security? 7 Wolf Frankula May 2024 May 2024 7 3868
If still working should you take Social Security Benefits at 62 22 exboyfil May 2024 May 2024 4 6994
I heard this on Thom Hartmann yesterday re: Medicare Advantage 2 dflprincess Feb 2024 May 2024 6 3420
Social Security: The Best and Worst Years To Be Born [View all] 63 Shermann Jan 2024 Jan 2024 44 26244
1/8 Seniors Qualify for FREE Medical Care/Drugs - QMB 8 OhNo-Really Jan 2024 Jan 2024 8 4524
Last minute Medicare Open Enrollment questions 3 intrepidity Dec 2023 Dec 2023 1 4086
7 Questions to Ask to Protect Yourself from Medicare Advantage Scams: Open Enroll Oct 15- Dec 7 12 appalachiablue Nov 2023 Nov 2023 23 7901
Question for Medicare Part D. Does anyone know of a plan that covers 5 pnwmom Nov 2023 Nov 2023 0 4629
For Profit 'Medicare Advantage' Plans Using AI, Artificial Intelligence for Denials - 'Not A Doctor' 7 appalachiablue Nov 2023 Nov 2023 6 14798
My SS attorney has told me to call my congressperson. 13 OldBaldy1701E Aug 2023 Nov 2023 9 8370
Possible Medicare fraud 7 TexLaProgressive Oct 2023 Oct 2023 8 4510
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