Social Security & Medicare

NV Whino

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7. I can almost guarantee you coverage won't be backdated.

Wed May 4, 2016, 10:55 AM

May 2016

As for just getting coverage to start with, the sqeaky wheel approach is the best. Deluge them with letters and phone calls. Send the same stuff over and over. Ask to speak to the supervisor and then the supervisor's supervisor.

Also, check your local listings for advocates or omnibudsmen who can help you through this. They know all the tricks and know who to call to get things done. Your SS office may be able to give you some names.

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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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