Social Security and Medicare

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

Time to sign up.

What do I need to know?

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How to Apply Online For Social Security Retirement Benefits


Read & learn about Social Security
Retirement Benefits Application @

http://www.ssa.gov/planners/about.htm

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

Yeah, I know that.

Let's put it this way .. . . I don't need instructions; I need practical advice

What do I need and what do I not need . . . I've heard different things.

[Brogers92026 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Brogers92026]

Yeah, I know that.

Let's put it this way .. . . I don't need instructions; I need practical advice

What do I need and what do I not need . . . I've heard different things.

On what issue are you looking for advice ?? When to apply? Tax issues? Getting SS as a spouse? Give us a few clues and maybe someone can help you.

[ace2000 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ace2000]

Let us make it a little more clear... I wonder how JLB would respond to the following thread?

Timeshares

Time to sign up for one

What do I need to know?

[Pat H Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pat H]

I thought you were on SS for a number of years already. All you do is sign up and wait for the money to show up in your bank account.

[M. Henley Class President Find all posts View Profile Close M. Henley]

You mean that I am 13 years older than you (supposing that you are not signing up at 62)?

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

Let me start all over.

MEDICARE 0Not SS . . . I was thinking of DW since I just signed her up for that)



Some folks say you have to have a supplement and some say you don't.

there, take from here

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

Ask your doctor.

[JLB Please excuse me, I'm a Dick. Not a moron just a Dick Find all posts View Profile Close JLB]

Ask your doctor.

I thought you were.

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

Let me start all over.

MEDICARE 0Not SS . . . I was thinking of DW since I just signed her up for that)



Some folks say you have to have a supplement and some say you don't.

there, take from here

Start a new thread, please.

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MyMedicare.gov


1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)

https://www.mymedicare.gov/help/gettingstarted.aspx#

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Florida


Florida SHIP Website:

Phone: 800-963-5337

Program Name: SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
About: SHINE is Florida’s state health insurance assistance program for elder Floridians. SHINE provides educational materials and free unbiased insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers and family members. The goal is to help elders understand and receive the health insurance coverage they need through Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription Assistance, Long-Term Care Planning & Insurance, and other health care issues. Contact SHINE if you have questions by dialing the Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337.

www.floridashine.org

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Missouri


Missouri SHIP Website:

Phone: 800-390-3330

Program Name:
Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri (CLAIM)

CLAIM stands for “Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri.” CLAIM has been the official State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Missouri since 1993. CLAIM is a nonprofit providing free, unbiased information about Medicare to Missourians. The goal is to provide local counselors to help you get the most from your Medicare benefits.

CLAIM also hosts “Welcome” to Medicare Events.

www.missouriclaim.org

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Ship


Medicare

What is SHIP?

SHIP is a free health benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their families or caregivers. SHIPs mission is to educate, advocate, counsel and empower people to make informed healthcare benefit decisions. SHIP is an independent program funded by Federal agencies and is not affiliated with the insurance industry.

SHIP Counseling is FREE of charge

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) provide free help to Medicare beneficiaries who have questions or issues with their health insurance. You can call a counselor or attend a workshop/presentation in your area

http://www.seniorsresourceguide.com/...National/SHIP/


Marti 2012 Maryland Ship Counselor
Currently Private Medicare Advisor