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AirmensMom

(14,975 posts)
15. Can't call.
Thu May 5, 2016, 10:02 PM
May 2016

Their instructions are to write or fax with all the application materials. Oh, and you have to sign a waiver first. It's just another black hole and all my reps suck anyway (all Republicans). I looked into it about a month ago and revisited it this week. I'm hoping the stuff I take to Social Security tomorrow will help. Also, husband is bothering Intel again. I think he found someone a little more helpful today who is going to do some research to see if we can get the form completed, but we won't hear back until next week.

Anyway, thank you for your suggestion. I did write to President Obama. Feels sort of silly because I'm sure he has better things to do than make sure signing up for Medicare is actually possible, especially when you're locked out of coverage through healthcare.gov.

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Help with Medicare? [View all] AirmensMom May 2016 OP
Sorry for the difficulty you are experiencing... Human101948 May 2016 #1
I agree. AirmensMom May 2016 #2
And for people requiring a lot of medical care, the donut hole is a killer. floriduck May 2016 #3
I can't answer that. AirmensMom May 2016 #4
It is my understanding that the donut hole PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2016 #19
It certainly sounds like you're eligible, after being covered by a company group plan. JustABozoOnThisBus May 2016 #5
Thanks. AirmensMom May 2016 #6
I can almost guarantee you coverage won't be backdated. NV Whino May 2016 #7
How do I speak with the supervisor? AirmensMom May 2016 #8
Call back NV Whino May 2016 #9
On wait now. AirmensMom May 2016 #10
I wish you good luck and patience. NV Whino May 2016 #11
Thank you. AirmensMom May 2016 #12
Good news! AirmensMom May 2016 #17
Good news indeed NV Whino May 2016 #18
Update AirmensMom May 2016 #13
Try contacting your Senator's or US Representative's office, too csziggy May 2016 #14
Can't call. AirmensMom May 2016 #15
Another Update AirmensMom May 2016 #16
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