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My father is 66 years old- he could not afford his payment for Medicare during th enrollment period and now has no medical insurance until 7/1/2011. He needs to go to the doctor but cannot afford to pay out of pocket. PLEASE HELP- what is he and others in his situation supposed to do if they are in this situation? He was told by a private insurace company that he cannot pay for medical insurance becuase he is 66 years old and should have medicare.

Jackie of CA 2:15AM September 22, 2010

My mom moved out of NJ on Oct 2009. She informed Medicare Advantage by phone on Dec 2009. My dad informed CMS of his change of address. CMS accepted the change and passed the info to BCBSNJ no longer discounting money from his SS check. To this day and after many call and letters BCBSNJ claims that my mom did not terminate during enrollment period! She cannot aford another plan since BCBSNJ keeps her money budgeted for Medicare Advantage. Who can we turn to? We know the healthcare law, who will enforce it?

Maria of PA 4:15PM August 04, 2010

my x husband turned 65 in January 10, he missed applying for medicare 3 months prior and 3 months after. He did have health coverage under cobra however, they will now discontinue coverage 6/30. by missing medicare deadline, he will now have no coverage. He is indigent and will be collecting 2,000 in social security. he is at end stage liver disease

scb of NJ 9:03PM June 20, 2010

You can have her disenroll from Secure Horizons if you want. Call 1-800-MEDICARE and they will go over it with you. She can go back to Original Medicare and a Part D plan.

Mike Shaffer of PA 6:00PM March 21, 2010

My mom has Secure Horizons Health Insurance, therefore she has to have a referral everytime she sees her heart doctor. In the past, that has never been a problem. Now Secure Horizon has "tightened their belts" regarding referrals. I always thought Secure Horizon was a part of medicare, but now I know differently. My mom desperately needs to see her heart doctor. She has a pacemaker and she needs it checked for a new battery. The end of the battery life is approaching and we need help. Her primary care doctor said we need to get her on Medicare ASAP. We have passed open enrollment. Where can I get some help immediately. Thanks.

jBetty Kuehfuss of CA 4:54PM February 20, 2010