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I was told by family members to contact you. They also said you serve as advocates and that I need one. I haven't gotten anything from Medicare in some time and am told I should have because it needs to be renewed.
It seems to get more complicated every year, doesn’t it? And a lot of the experts are really just salesmen trying to lure us into believing their supplemental insurance is best. I appreciate your detailed information though. It’s a good starting point for everyone that doesn’t know, like me. Thank you!
Jan, this is a chat site about caregiving, not an advocacy site. The people on it share a wealth of knowledge, personal and informational. Someone may be able to help, either to answer your question or to point you towards an advocacy service, but they will need more information. Could you post the details? If your real name is Jan C., it might be a good idea to register again with a made-up name so that you can be anonymous. Best wishes.
I am assuming you are 65 if collecting Medicare. Unless ur on SS Disability.
At 65, if already collecting Social Security, Medicare is automatic. If 65 and not on SS then u need to sign up. There is no renewal either way. You have it for the rest of your life. Now if on SSD and go off of SSD that would be a different thing.
The only time there is a "renewal" is if you are on Medicaid. Then once a year eligibility papers are sent out. This is just sending in paperwork requested to make sure you are still within their criteria.
You pretty much only hear from Medicare when you get statements showing any medical services and providers you have seen. It shows what they have paid to the providers. Medicaid does not send statements.
If you are on Medicare you have an ID card. A number should be on the card to call. They can tell you if you are covered. Same with Medicaid, you have an ID card. If this is what u have, call them to see if you are covered.
Like explained, we are not Advocates. All you need to do is call Medicare (or Medicaid) and the representative will help you. If you run into any problems, call your Office of Aging in ur County.
I’m not sure, but you may be referring to a Medicare supplemental insurance. Generally they renew automatically unless you change it during the renewal period. Please reach out to the 1-800-MEDICARE number as AlvaDeer suggested. They will help you make sense of it.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
And of course the alphabet soup of other Parts of Medicare that there is a fee and are renewed. See:
https://boomerbenefits.com/new-to-medicare/parts-of-medicare/
And of course Part G, medigap supplemental.
https://boomerbenefits.com/medicare-supplemental-insurance/
And Part F not available to new enrollees.
https://boomerbenefits.com/medicare-supplemental-insurance/medicare-supplement-plans/medicare-plan-f/
I just turned 65, know you have to sign up if not receiving social security. Other than that, I am far from an expert.
At 65, if already collecting Social Security, Medicare is automatic. If 65 and not on SS then u need to sign up. There is no renewal either way. You have it for the rest of your life. Now if on SSD and go off of SSD that would be a different thing.
The only time there is a "renewal" is if you are on Medicaid. Then once a year eligibility papers are sent out. This is just sending in paperwork requested to make sure you are still within their criteria.
You pretty much only hear from Medicare when you get statements showing any medical services and providers you have seen. It shows what they have paid to the providers. Medicaid does not send statements.
If you are on Medicare you have an ID card. A number should be on the card to call. They can tell you if you are covered. Same with Medicaid, you have an ID card. If this is what u have, call them to see if you are covered.
Like explained, we are not Advocates. All you need to do is call Medicare (or Medicaid) and the representative will help you. If you run into any problems, call your Office of Aging in ur County.