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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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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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Is Medicare Part B Worth the Cost?

I am 55. Two and 1/2 years ago, I became permanently disabled. This meant that I lost all medical insurance, and didn't qualify for Medicare until later this year.

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Primary Insurance When Employed Full Time After Age 65

If a person works for a small company (less than 20 employees) and is over 65 years of age and still working, can they keep BCBS as their primary insurance coverage or does Medicare have to be the primary and BCBS secondary?

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Dental Work Done Without Insurance

I am in need of dental work, wisdom teeth removal. I am 52 yrs old, I do not qualify for medicaid, and can not afford dental insurance. Does anyone have any suggestions for finding affordable dental work?

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Dental Care on a Limited Budget

My teeth are infected, and hurt bad, I have no job, no money, I have to pay $100.00 to get in to see my doctor. What can I do?

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Medicare Supplemental Insurance

I am under 65 and had to retire because of health issues. I am looking for a supplement insurance to my medicare, not an advantage plan, just a supplement. I'm having a hard time finding one I can afford because I'm under 65. Does anyone know of a plan?

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How Long to Save Medical Insurance Documents

I was wondering how long I should keep a type of form from my husband's insurance company saying how much they have paid for medical insurance or for his kids' medical insurance? We have been together for a year if that helps in the advice that y'all have for me.

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Blue Cross Vs. Medicare

What are the differences between Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicare?

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Disability and Long Term Care Insurance

I have been pretty busy online checking ratings, reviews, etc. of disability and long term care insurances. I am wondering if any of you would care to share advice on Genworth, through AARP.

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Getting Additional Health Insurance Coverage

Why should I buy Medicare in addition to my federal govt. health insurance if I am fully covered under Blue Cross Blue Shield when I retire? I live a very healthy lifestyle and have inherited excellent genes!

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Health Insurance for College Student

Our daughter, despite being a full-time student, is being kicked off our health insurance as soon as she turns 22. The student insurance offered through her university looks like mediocre coverage with high co-pays for about $100/month.

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Staying on Medicaid After Marriage

Marriage after Medicaid in Florida: My fiance and I are engaged when we found out I am expecting. I chose to get on Medicaid since I work part time and job doesn't provide health insurance and we did not have a date set for marriage. He wanted to get me on his insurance but could not be done because we are not married. I did get Medicaid and WIC.

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Can I Find Better Health Insurance?

My husband's work is changing our insurance to a high deductible ($2600 for the family) insurance. It will start in Jan. I am looking for anyone who has gotten their own insurance that is better. If we go with this I will be terrified to take any of us to the doctors, as we would not be able to afford it. They keep taking away and making our health insurance go up with less and less coverage but they have not given him a raise in 3 years. However, I am thankful he still has a job (for now).

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Friend Needs Disposable Bags After Colon Surgery

I have a friend that recently had colon surgery and she is in need of disposable bags, she does not have insurance and she needs the help. Anybody know of any help out there for her?

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Health Insurance Options for 25 Year Old

I am 25 yrs. old. I am a full-time student and only work part-time. I think I am too old for Medic-aid. What are some other options? If I have to go to the crowded health department, I will. I've been without insurance for over 2 years so I'm pushing my luck. Keep in mind, I don't have the money to pay for a plan.

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Wrong Health Insurance Plan

I have been dealing with my health insurance to no avail. My sister and I wrote a letter to the insurance commissioner trying to get help and that could take weeks.

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Health Insurance for the Self Employed

Does anyone know of a good carrier for self employed health insurance?

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Medigap or Medicare Advantage?

I recently requested info about medicare supplemental plans. Thanks for the replies I received so far. However, I am still wondering if anyone can explain something called medicare advantage plans, and how they work? I have to choose either a medigap plan, or a medicare advantage plan along with medicare a&b.

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Inexpensive Dental Insurance

The company I work for doesn't have dental coverage. Does anyone know of a good source for dental insurance? We have eye converage but no dental insurance. I may qualify as low income.

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