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Grasswire2

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12. directly from the Medicare web site:

Thu Oct 11, 2018, 03:06 PM

Oct 2018

"Buy a policy when you're first eligible. The best time to buy a Medigap policy is during your 6-month Medigap open enrollment period. During that time you can buy any Medigap policy sold in your state, even if you have health problems. This period automatically starts the month you're 65 and enrolled in Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance). After this enrollment period, you may not be able to buy a Medigap policy. If you're able to buy one, it may cost more."

AFTER THIS ENROLLMENT PERIOD YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BUY A MEDIGAP POLICY.

https://www.medicare.gov/supplements-other-insurance/when-can-i-buy-medigap

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I picked up $2,000 worth of medications today [View all] left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 OP

What is your Medicare plan if I may ask. I'm looking for a new one. Autumn Oct 2018 #1

the gold standard is Medigap plan F. Grasswire2 Oct 2018 #3

What is the window for application? I've been thinking of getting my meds from Canada Autumn Oct 2018 #6

There is a window every year in which you can change your plan. enough Oct 2018 #7

check the medicare web site link below Grasswire2 Oct 2018 #13

You can opt into a Medigap (aka Medicare Supplemental) plan at any time. hedda_foil Oct 2018 #11

directly from the Medicare web site: Grasswire2 Oct 2018 #12

Thanks grasswire. That's terribly important. hedda_foil Oct 2018 #16

"What is your Medicare plan" left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 #8

I signed up with Humana advantage but I'm looking to switch. I was thinking Autumn Oct 2018 #14

yes left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 #15

Holy Schmoly! donkeypoofed Oct 2018 #2

Great snowybirdie Oct 2018 #4

"donut hole" left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 #9

Good thing we're in the last quarter TexasProgresive Oct 2018 #5

... left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 #10

It is the game richard41 Oct 2018 #17