TSgt Anthony Rodriguez8369874<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a retired veteran with a twenty percent service-connected disability and receiving Social Security disability. I am enrolled in Medicare with part A only. I am using the VA for my health care needs. I will be sixty-five years old this November.Should I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan?2023-07-13T13:13:31-04:00TSgt Anthony Rodriguez8369874<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a retired veteran with a twenty percent service-connected disability and receiving Social Security disability. I am enrolled in Medicare with part A only. I am using the VA for my health care needs. I will be sixty-five years old this November.Should I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan?2023-07-13T13:13:31-04:002023-07-13T13:13:31-04:00SP5 Peter Keane8369889<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You say retired, do you have Tricare? If so, Part B, if not required by Tricare, would be redundant. VA healthcare with a backup is fine.Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Jul 13 at 2023 1:21 PM2023-07-13T13:21:02-04:002023-07-13T13:21:02-04:00Maj Robert Thornton8370681<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am a retired vet. We pay for a Medicare advantage plan through my wife’s state job plus we have Tricare for Life. We almost pay nothing for our actual Doctor visits and surgeries. Occasionally, some medications cast a small amount.Response by Maj Robert Thornton made Jul 13 at 2023 9:05 PM2023-07-13T21:05:07-04:002023-07-13T21:05:07-04:00CSM Darieus ZaGara8371200<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Medicare program hotline is very helpful. I would call and walk through your particular situation and become better informed as to your individual needs. I would also recommend you check with the VA, 20 percent may not cover everything down the road, unless whatever illness can be tied to your disability. Once you decline I believe you have to wait for the next enrollment period for coverage, it could become costly if you don’t have a supplement or TriCareResponse by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 14 at 2023 6:47 AM2023-07-14T06:47:40-04:002023-07-14T06:47:40-04:00TSgt Anthony Rodriguez8402677<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thank you to everyone who has responded to my question; your comments were very beneficial. I have learned that because I am receiving Social Security disability, and already have Medicare Part A; Medicare Part B will kick in automatically the month I turn 65 as well as Tricare for life. With this, there is no requirement for a Medicare Advantage plan as well as Medicare Part D "prescription drugs" which Tricare for Life will take care of. Having said that, I am considering a Medicare Advantage plan for the additional benefits.Response by TSgt Anthony Rodriguez made Aug 2 at 2023 10:40 AM2023-08-02T10:40:25-04:002023-08-02T10:40:25-04:00SSG Robert Perrotto8467562<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm insured by Covering Central Florida, and as a veteran, they've provided me with some solid facilities and options like access to modern diagnostic tools, mental health resources, and straightforward pharmacy benefits. <br /><br />With your VA health care and the benefits you're already receiving, enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan might offer supplementary coverage, but it depends on your needs. The coverage gaps you experience, if any, should dictate whether or not you need that extra plan.<br /><br />If you decide to enroll in the Advantage plan, take into consideration your income because it plays a role in the pricing. You can read this article from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.coveringcfl.net/florida-medicaid-income-limits-and-eligibility/">https://www.coveringcfl.net/florida-medicaid-income-limits-and-eligibility/</a> about Florida Medicaid income limits. <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Sep 12 at 2023 9:22 AM2023-09-12T09:22:24-04:002023-09-12T09:22:24-04:002023-07-13T13:13:31-04:00