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SheilaT

(23,156 posts)

6. Arrggh!

Reply to WCGreen (Reply #5)

Wed Aug 15, 2012, 04:34 AM

Aug 2012

I recently worked the registration area of my local hospital, and we actually got a lot of training about Medicare as the secondary payer. I continue to work at that hospital, and expect to for a few more years. That means I have what in this country is quite good health care coverage, and in another year Medicare will be my secondary. So I know what you're talking about.

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The effect of Social Security on the economy..... [View all] WCGreen Aug 2012 OP

I"m getting Social Security now, and I'm grateful for it. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2012 #1

Good post. That's why I keep saying they should increase SS benefits which would sabrina 1 Aug 2012 #2

Without? = Severe depression RobertEarl Aug 2012 #3

I am old enough that I remember my grandparents, SheilaT Aug 2012 #4

I'm on medicare and private insurance and it is complicated WCGreen Aug 2012 #5

Arrggh! SheilaT Aug 2012 #6

That is incompetence and/or crappy training of those who are taking your information. SheilaT Aug 2012 #7

It usually works itself out after a few visits.... WCGreen Aug 2012 #8