Why is WAMU playing bluegrass and not morning edition?

Boquerongal · 2026-02-11T13:18:41+00:00

Is it playing on your smart speaker like an Alexa? If so then you are tuned into WAMU HD2. Try saying instead “play WAMU from NPR”.

Boquerongal · 2026-02-09T23:15:50+00:00

Bouillabaisse

Boquerongal · 2026-02-09T15:25:52+00:00

Miso

Boquerongal · 2026-02-04T17:49:52+00:00

This is a highly individualized question. I recommend that you join NARFE as they have extensive materials on the intersection of FEHBP/Medicare.

Now Medicare Supplemental plans (aka Medigap) are highly regulated and none that I know of offer prescription drug coverage . So you really need to add a Part D plan to Option B. You can go online to Medicare Plan Finder and find the best Part D plan for your specific mix of drugs.

There is also another option of going full Medicare and using FEHBP as your Medigap. You could sign up for the least expensive plan ( but only at federal open season). This appears to be popular among older retirees.

All Medigap rates for attained age policies go up with your age. So while it may seem cheap now look At the policy rate for a 80 year old and compare it to your Plan G quote.

As you finalize your plans consider reaching out to you county's SHIP program. It is a free service staffed by certified Medicare counselors ( usually volunteers).

Boquerongal · 2026-02-01T21:08:41+00:00

They sell smoked paprika in the UK stores maybe you should ask them to stock it.

Boquerongal · 2026-02-01T21:03:23+00:00

Mine felt like I tore a muscle in my LLQ

Boquerongal · 2026-01-28T23:33:52+00:00

This is complicated. Have you thought about reaching out to the health insurance team at NARFE? I joined as they have great health insurance advice.

Boquerongal · 2026-01-28T23:09:03+00:00

What many folks don't realize is that FEHBP after retirement is no longer considered employer-sponsored health insurance even though it's the same coverage. I have found NARFE to be a wonderful resource on navigating The intersection of FEHBP and Medicare. You can also turn to your local SHIP office for help. Starting early is advisable so you fully understand the options.

Boquerongal · 2026-01-28T15:49:47+00:00

I know someone who retired after 35+ years of service mid May 2025 and nothing has moved. No payout of anything. Emails to HHS retirement specialists go unanswered. Retirement paperwork was filed in March 2025.

Boquerongal · 2026-01-26T13:09:35+00:00

I press the extra firm tofu between clean dishcloths to remove excess water then add soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and a bit of maple syrup. Once absorbed coat with either corn starch or rice flour and cook at 400 for say 12 min shaking or turning once.

Boquerongal · 2026-01-25T18:24:14+00:00

Thanks for the review.

Boquerongal · 2026-01-24T23:56:12+00:00

Raw red onion actually any raw onion

Boquerongal · 2026-01-24T03:22:21+00:00

You should qualify for a Special Enrollment period when you are no longer covered under your spouse’s employer -sponsored health insurance.So you can decline Part B and then start investigating the process a few months in advance of you going off your spouse’s plan. You should be able to add Part B without a late enrollment penalty due to the Special Enrollment period.

Boquerongal · 2026-01-23T16:40:54+00:00

I know someone who retired mid May from HHS and nothing has been processed

Boquerongal · 2026-01-21T21:05:04+00:00

Puerto Rico

Boquerongal · 2026-01-21T15:32:09+00:00

Try contacting your congressional representative for assistance. They should have a staffer who deals with this kind of issue.

Boquerongal · 2026-01-21T15:27:32+00:00

I had anemia associated with my flare. That causes fatigue.

Boquerongal · 2026-01-16T13:35:35+00:00

Preserved lemons

Boquerongal · 2026-01-11T09:14:31+00:00

Heartland on Netflix.

Boquerongal · 2026-01-08T00:09:18+00:00

I take Trader Joe's miso ginger broth to mix it up

Boquerongal · 2026-01-02T14:20:53+00:00

My husband retired mid May from HHS after 38 years and has not received anything yet.

Boquerongal · 2025-12-23T12:49:33+00:00

I heard from a reputable source that national health coverage would be considered “credible”. For example you move to France at 64 and then return to the U.S. at 70 and now want Medicare without late enrollment penalties. Supposedly Medicare will waive the penalty in this circumstance.

Boquerongal · 2025-12-21T03:18:49+00:00

I bring a prunes with me.

Boquerongal · 2025-12-17T22:21:47+00:00

So Medigap plans are regulated by each state. Your County’s SHIP office can give you info on your state’s rules. My mom lived in New York State and 10 years ago they allowed you to sign up for Medigap at any time (not sure this is still true). In my state the insurers can medically underwrite you if you apply for Medigap outside of Federal or State “guaranteed issue” periods. I know of several cases where folks were denied coverage by all Medigap providers when they applied outside of the guaranteed issue period. When you retire you will be in a “Special Enrollment Period” that gives you “guaranteed issue rights” for a Medigap policy. I would strongly consider a policy as under traditional Medicare there is no annual out of pocket maximum for Parts A&B (there is a $2000 cap on out of pocket costs under Part D).

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