I am also on SSDI and looks like I'll be in the same boat. When I reach 55 supposedly I can draw SS off of my ex-husband since we were married for just the amount of time that SS set. I read this yeeeaaarrrs ago so do not know if it still exists. It will change my rent, my Medicaid position and who knows what else. I have a few years before making the decision. Will have to see how much it would be and how much it will change things. If it winds up getting me $100 or so a month extra it may be worth it. Its something to think about. Gads, sorry about the 2 smiley faces, can't figure out how to delete the green one. ugh!
Dana and ? [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "David K. Kelmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Stuntman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 10:26 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Re: quad-digest Digest V2004 #808 > Hi Stuntman, > > I'm not sure what the CPI increase will be yet but I know it's nowhere close to 17%. I've checked on the Medicare-approved drug discount card (not eligible for $600 credit) and the best deal the Web Site can find for my meds is $10 HIGHER than what I pay now, and that's ONLY if I pay the $30 for the card FIRST. > > I'm not on SSI and buy generic when possible. I'm not in a panic but if my SSDI check gets the 17% Medicare taken out I'll be making less on my check next year than this. > > With Love, > > CtrlAltDel aka Dave > C4/5 Complete - 28 Year Post > Texas, USA > > Stuntman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What Americans are getting for the increase in Medicare Part B: > If you choose to get a Medicare-approved drug discount card, you > might also qualify for up to a $600 credit each calendar year (2004 > and 2005) to help pay for prescriptions. > > Now most people on SSI are being covered by Medicade which in most > States already have a low co-pay for prescriptions and in some States > even over the counter drugs are covered. Some States also pick up the > medicare part B payments for people on Medicade. If you have questions > contact your local case worker or State Medicade office. > > HUD is being restructured in response to changes in Welfare reform. > Again check with your local caseworker to find out if these changes > will effect you, do not panic. > REPEAT DO NOT PANIC > It is an election year and the fear mongers are working overtime. > Stuntman > > > > > Hi Dana, > > > > WASHINGTON - Medicare premiums for doctor visits will rise 17 percent > next year, the Bush administration said yesterday. The $11.60-a-month > increase is the largest in the program's 40-year-history. > > Monthly payments for Part B of the government health-care program for > older and disabled Americans - doctor visits and most other nonhospital > expenses - will jump to $78.20 from $66.60. > > > > http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/index.php? > page=local&story_id=090404a1_medicarecost > > > > Don't forget about the Medicare increases for next year! I hope you > are feeling better, soon! > > > > With Love, > > > > CtrlAltDel aka Dave > > C4/5 Complete - 28 Year Post > > Texas, USA > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > Quad friends: > > > > Houston: So sorry about your accident. I hope you heal quickly. > > > > Didn't know about Charlton Heston, such a horrible disease. > > > > I'm still confused, which candidate should be president. I > appreciate hearing different views. > > > > I just heard that Congress will be passing drastic cuts in section > eight housing, for the first time in the history H.U.D. which many of > us probably live-in, because paying for the war and home land > security. What does anybody think about that? > > > > I wish you success in school Stacey and the mending of your heart. > Hope your appointments all go well. > > > > That is scary about wheelchair accidents. The company I deal with > really doesn't do regular maintenance, which I'm sure every chair needs > just like a car. > > > > Dana (C4-5,30 years post, 50) > > > > > > -- > It's not the fall that hurts. > >
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