If you watch TV, you’ve probably seen ubiquitous ads announcing that the Medicare enrollment period for next year ends Dec. 7. That’s when you either sign up for a new plan, or evaluate your present plan and compare it to competitors’.
I was hoping to find a plan that does what my plan doesn’t — cover very expensive tooth implants.
I had a bad tooth extracted and an implant added a few months ago.
The implant cost me $2,250 with no insurance (damn!) and no coverage for the implant crown I need, another $3,000 (double damn!).
I scheduled the crown installation for January and searched for a plan that would cover it. Happily, Connecticare will cover 50 percent minus a mere $100 deductible!
So, I’m signing up with that, and, after the new tooth is in I’m reverting to my original United Healthcare Advantage plan, which offers better benefits.
And that’s why anyone eligible for Medicare should do the research.
Also, no surprise, but scammers are having a field day, impersonating Medicare agents, trying to steal your money by convincing you to reveal your Medicare and other personal information, falsely signing you up for various plans, and using other schemes.
Don’t fall for it! Do not give ANY personal information to unsolicited callers.
They may sound professional, insist they’re from Medicare, and even have your personal…
