Comments on: I Am Almost 65, What do I do About Medicare? https://californiawarden.com/i-am-almost-65-what-do-i-do-about-medicare/ Information for Retired California Game Wardens Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:51:56 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: John Ewald https://californiawarden.com/i-am-almost-65-what-do-i-do-about-medicare/#comment-17 Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:51:56 +0000 http://winningisforwinners.com/CaliforniaWarden/Blog/?p=21#comment-17 Regarding the above comments that Anthem will not cover, if Medicare does not cover…not exactly true. For example, Medicare does not cover acupuncture. But Anthem will still cover at 80%. (Anthem will only cover at 80%, because of Medicare’s denial) So it’s worth checking with Anthem before giving up, to see what their coverage will be.
On another matter, staying in (or joining) PORAC Retired, (PORAC RAM) also allows you eligibility to buy their firearms LDF coverage, which is $48 year. A good insurance to have! The RAM membership is $30 year.

]]> By: Greg Johnson https://californiawarden.com/i-am-almost-65-what-do-i-do-about-medicare/#comment-16 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 04:21:22 +0000 http://winningisforwinners.com/CaliforniaWarden/Blog/?p=21#comment-16 In reply to Bob Prosser.

Hi Bob
Hi Bob
I am great.

Also, anthem blue cross is available even if you don’t belong to retired Porac. No cost. The only problem is that if Medicare does not cover your issue–anthem blue cross will not cover it either.

Your VA is the best bet going.

]]> By: Bob Prosser https://californiawarden.com/i-am-almost-65-what-do-i-do-about-medicare/#comment-15 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:13:50 +0000 http://winningisforwinners.com/CaliforniaWarden/Blog/?p=21#comment-15 PS Greg….how are you?

]]> By: Bob Prosser https://californiawarden.com/i-am-almost-65-what-do-i-do-about-medicare/#comment-14 Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:13:23 +0000 http://winningisforwinners.com/CaliforniaWarden/Blog/?p=21#comment-14 If you have been in the military you can receive VA benefits. The cost is zero. I have VA, Medicare and Anthem Blue Cross so am covered all over.
Also if you join PORAC, $26 a year as a retired member you get your Anthem Blue Cross for $0 cost to you. That is for self and wife or SO.

]]> By: CaptJack https://californiawarden.com/i-am-almost-65-what-do-i-do-about-medicare/#comment-13 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 07:26:52 +0000 http://winningisforwinners.com/CaliforniaWarden/Blog/?p=21#comment-13 Greg: Thanks for the update.

]]> By: Greg Johnson https://californiawarden.com/i-am-almost-65-what-do-i-do-about-medicare/#comment-12 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 04:14:40 +0000 http://winningisforwinners.com/CaliforniaWarden/Blog/?p=21#comment-12 Here’s the latest.
1. Cal Pers in supplemental to Medicare. If Medicare does not cover a medical service–Cal Pers supplemental will not cover it either. The medicare coverage book describes what Medicare will cover. Your provider must code the service exactly as medicare dictates–or no coverage.
2. Cal pers has now required most of us to convert our drug coverage to Medicare Part D. Standby to see your drug coverage go down the tubes.

]]>