06/16/2023
10 Common Medicare Mistakes to Avoid-
Missing deadlines, delaying enrollment or choosing the wrong plan can cost you a bundle when it comes to Medicare. Here’s a list of 10 common mistakes new Medicare enrollees make and how to avoid them, according to the Medicare Rights Center, a nonpartisan, not-for-profit consumer service organization.
1. Not signing up for Medicare at the right time
2. Blowing the special enrollment period
3. Delaying enrollment when your job insurance is second in line
4. Not understanding Part B and Part D late enrollment penalties
5. Not fully comparing original Medicare with Medicare Advantage plans
6. Delaying buying a Medigap policy(Medicare Supplement)
7. Not understanding your out-of-pocket costs
8. Choosing a Medicare Advantage plan that doesn’t include your health care providers
9. Choosing drug coverage that doesn’t fully and affordably cover your prescriptions
10. Assuming you can’t afford Medicare
My number 11- DON'T SIGN UP OVER THE PHONE WITH A CALL CENTER OR CALL THE JJ WALKER COMMERCIALS (THEY ARE SELLING YOU TO THE HIGHEST BIDDERS)!
I'm here local and will come out and meet with you or if you prefer Zoom, Phone or whatever.
I represent all the major insurance companies in Missouri, so you get the right plan for you! Everyone has different needs and wants, and your neighbor may love his company, but it may not be right for your situation. Like the commercials, I will get you all the benefits you're entitled to.
Pat- The Medicare Guy 573-492-2783
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