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.