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Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicare Advice

As a retired federal employee, my Blue Cross Blue Shield payment is a mandatory deduction from my pension each month in the amount of $432.00 per month. Now that I am 65, the Medicare question is complicated...

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Saving Money on Healthcare

This is a guide about saving money on healthcare. The cost of healthcare is constantly going up. For many people it is getting harder to afford proper coverage.

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Saving Money on Health Insurance

This is a guide about saving money on health insurance. The cost of healthcare is beyond what most people can afford on their own, but at times it seems purchasing health insurance isn't much cheaper.

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Choosing Secondary Health Insurance for Seniors

My mom is 73 years old and is on Social Security. She's been relying on COBRA as a secondary insurance since my stepdad passed away, but she's going to be losing it in the next month or so. She hasn't chosen a new secondary insurance because she's confused over which one to pick from.

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BCBS vs Medicare B or Both

I'm 64 and will be 65 on January 24 and have a wife born in 1953. I am covered under BCBS and Medicare plan B. Should I keep BCBS and let my wife apply for her Medicare when she's 65 and should I call Medicare to make sure I'm enrolled?

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Resolving a Medical Bill When on Medicare

I had heart surgery February 9, 2011. I received a bill for $10, 810. from Bay Medical Physicians Group yesterday. I don't owe Bay Medical; Medicare and Blue Cross do. What should I do?

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Wait For Insurance to Pay on Medical Bills

Make sure to compare your medical/dental bill with your EOB (Explanation of Benefits). You may find that your insurance paid the entire bill, leaving with you a $0 amount in the section labeled "patient responsibility".

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Suggestions for Buying Dental and Vision Insurance

At the age of 59 and 61, my spouse and I need dental and vision insurance. Any suggestions or comments?

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Early Retirement and Medical Insurance

Due to extreme stress on my job that is affecting my health, I am looking into retirement at 62 and finding part time work. I think I can do this as far as my bills, but my concern is medical insurance.

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