Question for those on Medicare

[gohawks50]

I'll be turning 65 in August so I can sign up with Medicare in April. I've been getting calls, emails, and junk mail from insurance companies wanting to talk to me about Medicare supplemental insurance. Do I need to actually talk to someone about my options or can I pick one when I sign up with Medicare? Any advice or recommendations for me, preferably some actually serious.

 

[Moral]

Any advice or recommendations for me, preferably some actually serious.

 

[tarheelbybirth]

Can’t help you. My supplemental is covered by the state. I could probably get better coverage but it wouldn’t be free. 😁

 

[DogBoyRy]

I'll be turning 65 in August so I can sign up with Medicare in April. I've been getting calls, emails, and junk mail from insurance companies wanting to talk to me about Medicare supplemental insurance. Do I need to actually talk to someone about my options or can I pick one when I sign up with Medicare? Any advice or recommendations for me, preferably some actually serious.

First - are you still working and have insurance thru that?

 

[gohawks50]

First - are you still working and have insurance thru that?

No, I took early retirement and have IPERS. My current insurance is purchased through the ACA.

 

[DogBoyRy]

No, I took early retirement and have IPERS. My current insurance is purchased through the ACA.

I would recommend downloading the medicare handbook from the gov.
Don’t get overwhelmed - it will make sense after a couple views.

 

[An Iowa fan]

I'll be turning 65 in August so I can sign up with Medicare in April. I've been getting calls, emails, and junk mail from insurance companies wanting to talk to me about Medicare supplemental insurance. Do I need to actually talk to someone about my options or can I pick one when I sign up with Medicare? Any advice or recommendations for me, preferably some actually serious.

An outfit I trust is:

Quill Insurance Consultants of Cedar Rapids.
319-862-2400

 

[DogBoyRy]

I would recommend downloading the medicare handbook from the gov.
Don’t get overwhelmed - it will make sense after a couple views.

If you do need to purchase anything i suggest using select quote.

 

[JWolf74]

Don't sign up for any managed Medicare plan.

 

[prlyles]

No, I took early retirement and have IPERS. My current insurance is purchased through the ACA.

The ACA website has an excellent tool to help you determine which supplement is best for you.