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Medicare Questions of the Month

Each month, our expert showcases a Medicare question submitted by one of our readers. You may submit a question at any time and get a personal response.

Question Archive:

January 2010 Question:
I was satisfied with my Medicare drug plan in 2009, so why should I do anything to see about a different plan for 2010?
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October 2009 Question:
Can I switch to a different Medicare drug plan now?
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February 2009 Question:
I heard that everyone who gets any kind of Social Security benefit is going to get a $250 stimulus payment under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. When will I get my money, and will it kick me off my SNAP (food stamps) allotment?
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January 2009 Question:
I went to my pharmacy to fill my prescriptions today and the pharmacist said my new plan doesn't cover two of my medications. What should I do?
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December 2008 Question:
My Part D Medicare drug plan is going to cost too much next year. What can I do?
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November 2008 Question:
A nice young man who I do not know called me today and told me I would lose my Medicare if I didn't make an appointment for him to come have me sign some papers, could I lose my Medicare?
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