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csziggy

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14. Try contacting your Senator's or US Representative's office, too
Thu May 5, 2016, 08:48 PM
May 2016

Often they have staffers that can cut through red tape though it depends on whether or not the people who are in office cares.

You can probably go through a link on their government page to send a request for help. Start here: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

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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
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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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