I Want That JOB!

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Yes! I want that JOB! The one where someone can just click a button and you end up paying for your Medicare out of your small monthly check. I don't get much, folks. Almost half of my check goes to space rent & elec. Then I got bills to pay. Then food...And here the story:

Up until this past May, I didn't have to worry about paying the other 20% (Medicare) of my doctors bills, medication, etc. It was paid for the state Medicare Savings Plan. A year and a half of this happiness. Then! I forgot to renew my state medical (which is free because of my low income). I got a call from a place I go each month that stated I needed to renew my state medical. Oh dang! That time again! I called these people up, talked to someone, reapplied. Approved! Then, I asked if my Medicare Plan B would be paid for. This person said yes, all was taken care of.

I went on my merry way thinking all was good. No! Not at all! Someone decided to remove me from this program (state paying for Plan B without deducting it from my check). June...that month will live in infamy! Check was so low I had to ask for help to pay my space rent, among other things. Egads! Each month after my check still was not a full check. Well, went down to the local office and talked to a guy. He had no idea what happened. He approved my status again. Next month it should be back to the regular amount.

Lesson here: Accidents happen. Or do they? Keep an eye on the different areas of the government for your sanity. It's kind of sad when the different government offices don't communicate. You end up paying for it.

Buddy: Definitely my good side!


My view late at night:


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Thanks for the lesson Brendie :)

You're welcome!

I've heard about something similar happening to people in New York. You have to stay on top of your insurance because the government can and does make mistakes. Hope it doesn't happen again...
Erica

It was one person somewhere in this mix up that decided to remove me from that program. No one knows who did it or why. I actually received a letter from the state saying that I was on the Medicare Savings Plan (Medicare Plan B) back in May before the Federal level started taking money out of my checks to pay for the same thing. I got the letter from the Federal that they were going to start taking money out. But, never received a letter from the state explaining that I was taken off or why.

I am sorry to hear that you've had this trouble. A problem in that system can really be trying.

Yes, it can.

Hi Brendie, its awful to be messed around like that. Irv.

It's not fun. Thank you for your response!

Thanks for sharing :-))
Al (and Tania)

You're welcome!

:-))

I don't think people realize how lucky we are here in the UK to have access to free medical care and a superb welfare system. I hope you get things sorted hun and give Buddy a scratch behind the ears from me :)

He's snoozing on the couch. But I will.
I've heard of the free medical care over that way. Never heard about the welfare system. It's illegal here to not have medical insurance. Didn't use to be.
The financial & medical issues really didn't bother me as much as my mom. For me, it was what happened at that meeting that cut deep. It hurt (not physical pain) and it proved a few points.

We are very lucky here. Medical insurance is for the wealthy but it's not needed to be honest.
That was a cryptic message, so not too sure what you meant but I hope you're okay :)

Hey Brendie, sad story, life happens, despite of us.
I figured a while ago that American bureaucracy is not different from Italian bureaucracy - which I consider really bad.
Just going - again - to the tax office for garbagge which has increased of 1200% (not only 120%!) for me in the past 3 years.... Trying to get some reduction....

There's more to this story that I didn't mention. Thank you for the response.

Gotta watch those agencies . glad it worked out OK Brendie.

Indeed! I didn't get the letter from the state as to why it was cancelled. Just from the federal. Lack of communication...

Nice, glad it is fixed have a great weekend.

Thank you, won't know until the third if it is actually fixed.

Brendie, Glad it's fixed for you.
Barbara

Thank you, won't know until the third if it is actually fixed.

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