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babylonsister

(172,172 posts)
39. Results vary.
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 10:46 AM
Nov 2020

It's taken me 2 months to try to get back to 'normal' with my eye, and this was my good one. The doc finally gave me a prescription for glasses. My eyes are infinitely worse after the surgery though ok with glasses. I don't know if astigmatism or diagnosed dry eye has anything to do with it, but am disappointed this is the result. Cataract is gone and I can finally read a book, though that's not possible w/o the magnifying glasses I was prescribed. I still have not driven my car; luckily my so doesn't mind driving Ms. Daisy.
My other eye is a lazy eye; gawd only knows what the results will be with that!
My dad had macular degeneration; glad you're staying on top of that. Scares me silly I might be destined for that. Wear sunglasses!

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Every State is different. 634-5789 Nov 2020 #1
Listening in. Delphinus Nov 2020 #2
Did you get your big Medicare booklet in the mail yet? flying_wahini Nov 2020 #3
Yes, I got a booklet and will call soon, thanks! nt babylonsister Nov 2020 #31
I have an advantage plan, no monthly premium, just the medicare charges. 5X Nov 2020 #4
Ditto. Aetna Advantage in GA. Pay zero. There are copays but not awful. CurtEastPoint Nov 2020 #8
STep ONe... Eliot Rosewater Nov 2020 #5
Advantage plans can cover a lot, as you mentioned, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2020 #6
65 is in February so I have time. babylonsister Nov 2020 #32
Great idea, however, the stress repeats every Oct-Dec enrollment period. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2020 #41
Aw geeze, say it isn't so! babylonsister Nov 2020 #42
Well, before I was on Medicare, I was on the company's group plan ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2020 #43
Your income maybe low enough to get financial support Big Blue Marble Nov 2020 #7
I turned 65 this past May. redstatebluegirl Nov 2020 #9
I was googling yesterday and babylonsister Nov 2020 #33
I did the same thing, it was awful! redstatebluegirl Nov 2020 #38
Results vary. babylonsister Nov 2020 #39
I do what they tell me about MD. My Dad and Uncle had it too. redstatebluegirl Nov 2020 #40
I wouldn't automatically write off Advantage plans. Hoyt Nov 2020 #10
I am 66 - one year on Medicare. I have an Advantage plan - costs me $0 a month. $0. stopbush Nov 2020 #11
What advantage plan do you have? redstatebluegirl Nov 2020 #14
I'm with Kaiser Permanente. stopbush Nov 2020 #15
I looked at that one, it only gave me one option for a back surgeon and it was a guy who looked 80. redstatebluegirl Nov 2020 #16
Sounds like you picked a great plan! nt babylonsister Nov 2020 #34
SHIP Counseling and other senior services Hela Nov 2020 #12
They were really helpful! redstatebluegirl Nov 2020 #17
I will be calling SHIP, thanks! nt babylonsister Nov 2020 #35
I'm in the same boat in about a year and have been trying to research online... wcmagumba Nov 2020 #13
Just for reference MLAA Nov 2020 #18
Call your local United Way. Ask for assistance negotiating Your medicare sign up. magicarpet Nov 2020 #19
I turn 65 in Jan, just went through it. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #20
Thanks, and thanks for your offer. I am working on this. nt babylonsister Nov 2020 #36
Set up an appointment with an insurance agent who focuses on Medicare plans Bradshaw3 Nov 2020 #21
I went to the senior center in the next county south of me. murielm99 Nov 2020 #22
The type of Medicare insurance you can receive is dependent on your state. I, too, have read a lot in2herbs Nov 2020 #23
My doctor strongly suggested I get traditional Medicare and not Advantage. Patterson Nov 2020 #24
My Part B is $140 a month and my Part D supplement is $19 a month jpak Nov 2020 #25
I wouldn't pass on a Medicare Advantage program Sherman A1 Nov 2020 #26
This article from AARP may help: Big Blue Marble Nov 2020 #27
There should be a Medicare advisor in your area who can fill you in. hedda_foil Nov 2020 #28
Blue Cross Medicare HMO RicROC Nov 2020 #29
Advantage plans El Mimbreno Nov 2020 #30
Thank you all so much for responding! babylonsister Nov 2020 #37
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