Alright, I'm looking for Bob Adelar who retired after returning from Japan in 1988 and Rosemarie Gratz who worked at the Watson lab. If anyone knows either...
13419
Bob Sutton
bobsutton203
Nov 1, 2008 2:19 pm
... In this case where the non IBM spouse goes on Medicare first absolutely agree but if the opposite is true its not an option. In general its a race to get...
13420
bernie_3
Nov 2, 2008 12:55 pm
We heard a pitch this morning about the AARP plans. To stay with our doctors, which is important to my wife, the PFFS option is the most attractive. Our next...
13421
lambeththompson
Nov 2, 2008 3:08 pm
... Bernie, Our situations are similar- my wife is already on Medicare, and I will be later next year (2009). For 2008 we have the "expensive EPO option",...
13422
lambeththompson
Nov 2, 2008 7:00 pm
For future reference has anyone, had experience switching from say Medco (creditable coverage), to a Medicare plan D Rx ? To avoid higher rates, I understand...
13423
suenjim2000
Nov 2, 2008 8:03 pm
... AARP or Aetna?...
13424
wayne e Frye
wayne_frye2002
Nov 2, 2008 8:46 pm
I haven't seen a response to my concerns here. Can someone in a similar situation please help?? Thanks in advance. ... From: wayne e Frye...
13425
bmcfarlin
Nov 2, 2008 10:11 pm
Has any retiree received their COLA that received the 2nd letter from MacDonald in September atating that "because of the complexity of your individual pension...
13426
creepingstone
Nov 2, 2008 10:34 pm
Check with your doctors. Find out who/what plans they accept. My practice of 20 years will not accept Medicare Assignment, Will not accept and Medicare...
13427
retired_in_89
Nov 2, 2008 10:40 pm
... My letter stated that it would take three to six months. But my best guess is that it will take the full six months. After all, it IS a complex job to...
13428
Bernie
bernie_3
Nov 2, 2008 11:42 pm
________________________________ From: lambeththompson <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To: ibmretiree@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 2, 2008 9:08:36 AM ...
13429
Bernie
bernie_3
Nov 2, 2008 11:42 pm
________________________________ From: suenjim2000 <suenjim4@...> To: ibmretiree@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 2, 2008 2:00:13 PM Subject:...
13430
wavo841
Nov 3, 2008 3:41 am
I filled in the letter myself and went into great detail (everything I could think of that was relevant). It took a couple of attempts and finally got resolved...
13431
wavo841
Nov 3, 2008 3:54 am
You will probably have to continue your wife's coverage through an IBM plan. You can however still choose a Medicare Advantage plan for yourself. The only...
13432
Bob Sutton
bobsutton203
Nov 3, 2008 6:46 pm
I sign up for my YMCA reimbursement wellness program each year and use the Netbenefits site to retrieve the PDF form. If you sign on now its GONE. If I am...
13433
richellen
rdbgroups
Nov 3, 2008 7:02 pm
Now you go to this: For more information, refer to the About Your Benefits: Post-Employment Summary Plan Description in the Reference Library section of this...
13434
wayne e Frye
wayne_frye2002
Nov 3, 2008 7:29 pm
Thanks for your advice. Continuing with my current doctors is a very important issue. On Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:35:07 -0500 creepingstone ...
13435
bernie_3
Nov 3, 2008 7:45 pm
... Bwaaahhh! None of our doctors participate in this PFFS plan. Then we asked our main doctor if he participates in any Medicare Advantage plans. Answer:...
13436
Bob Sutton
bobsutton203
Nov 3, 2008 7:46 pm
... Post-Employment Summary Plan Description in the Reference Library section of this site. ... The plan summary you ref. simply ref. netbenefits again but no...
13437
richellen
rdbgroups
Nov 3, 2008 8:01 pm
I'm surprised it lasted so long as is.. I bet I've used that every year for the past 25-30 years.. Sorry I didn't delve deep enough to see if there was a form...
13438
Bob Sutton
bobsutton203
Nov 3, 2008 8:09 pm
... Don't dispair yet there was no indication from Acclaris of cancellation of the program so its still in play and my money says its an admin error on...
13439
tx_rodmaster
Nov 3, 2008 9:31 pm
Consider yourself one of the fortunate ones (creepingstone saved you). I live in South Texas on Mustang Island and we get scads and scads of people from out of...
13440
David Lee
daveleenc
Nov 3, 2008 10:32 pm
In looking at the various medical plans in my context (pre-medicare employee and spouse), I find the Low/Mid/High deductible PPO offerings perplexing. In...
13441
lederer2000
Nov 4, 2008 9:01 pm
This is my first year being 65, my wife is 62. I see we can no longer select the "Low/Mid/High deductible PPO offerings". The cheapest plan is $465....
13442
Bob
bobc4012
Nov 5, 2008 5:47 am
I am in a Medicare Advantage plan and have not encountered an of the problems you cited. The key is to do your homework. My plan is a PFFS and where I live,...
13443
suenjim2000
Nov 5, 2008 6:41 am
... I agree with Tx Rodmaster. We (both Medicare, in our early 80s) use that plan. We push the $3500 drug limit some years, but all in all it has worked and...
13444
bobfoard
Nov 5, 2008 9:46 pm
You asked for comments about Aetna Traditional Choice Medicare Integration Plan A. My wife and I are both over 65 and Medicare is our primary. In the past we...
13445
bobfoard
Nov 5, 2008 9:47 pm
You asked for comments about Aetna Traditional Choice Medicare Integration Plan A. My wife and I are both over 65 and Medicare is our primary. In the past we...
13446
suenjim2000
Nov 6, 2008 1:15 am
You are right! The cost is so amazing that I keep looking for a hooker! I pay AARP about $350 a month for what appears to be the same coverage. I don't see why...
13447
wa2iid
Nov 6, 2008 12:31 pm
This also looks too good to be true to me (In general if something looks too good to be true I assume it is not true!) However a question: Has anyone contacted...
