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Originally Posted by njbchbum
posh08 - i am a source! in january i lose my retiree state health benefits and am required to go on medicare by the state if i wish to retain medical insurance AND i must pay the entire premium for medicare a and b. i can continue to pay a premium to the state in order to keep that as supplemental medicare coverage. i also lose my retiree state health prescription plan and am forced onto the medicare program offered by the state health insurer for prescription coverage and i must pay that premium.
are you convinced yet? i know what bavarian is posting about - i am about to live it! hope my explanation aids your understanding.
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When a person retires and begins receiving Social Security benefits, Medicare Part A is automatic - and it is FREE. You can pay for Part B if you want it. So what? Everyone I know has to pay for Part B if they want the doctor coverage. Currently it is around $110 per month, I believe.
Medicare Part D is the prescription drug coverage. If you want coverage, you pay for it.
I do not see your complaint.