boonergj@aol.com
Grand Junction, Colorado
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Just got on Medicare, but have not signed up for Part D. At this time, I only take two medicines, which I can get for $4.00 each. But, since we cannot predict the future, I am looking at different drug plans. Any suggestions which are good and also cheap?
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wthibeaux
DeKalb, TX
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AARP and Humana.
Warren & Peggy
Four cats "Albert, Noble, Peaches, Lil Bit" all neutered.
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5 grandchildren
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skipnchar
Topeka Kansas USA
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Good and cheap really don't go together. I take considerably more prescriptions than that so I need GOOD which isn't cheap. Silverscript has no doughnut hole which saves me a bundle of money but doubt if it's available with just ANY policy.
2004 F-250 SCREW Long Bed (new)
OR 2004 F-150 HD (85,000 towing miles)
Rockwood 8314SS 34' travel trailer
We have enough YOUTH...how about a fountain of SMART
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Bumpyroad
Virginia
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one of these plans, don't know if it is D, really goes up in cost if you wait and add it later. might want to check into that.
bumpy
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Kennyg
Green bay, Wi 54303
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I just 65 as well and took both medicare and part D. Also in same situation as you regarding medicine costs. However, if you read the literature regarding Part D you will definately be penalized for not signing now even tho you may not need it. It will be a percentage of your SS costs and rises every year you do not enroll. Plus, you may have to pay based on your health at time of eventual sign-up as opposed to now. Advise you carefully read all the paperwork before opting out of Part D.
Kennyg
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tomkaren13
West Central Florida
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D has a penalty if you don't sign up when first eligible. I waited until the next year and the penalty when they got around to asking for it was not alot($47). Find the cheapest plan you can and unless you foresee a huge change for the worse on your meds sign up for the cheap. The next year you can change if another plan fits better. Worked for me.
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carp65
Sioux Falls, SD
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My Part D program is with Medco. Have been with them for over 10 years
supplying me with my maintenance medications. Very good service and
reasonable cost. Get 90-day supplies and have all medications generic
except two. We are full-timers and I never have a problem with getting
them shipped to wherever we are.
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