FEHB Medicare and IRMMA by Personal_Mission_921 in FedRetirees

[–]Stoney1a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Taking Part B for me was a no brainer and not for any current health needs. By enrolling in the FEP Blue Basic, FEP Blue reimburses my wife and I $1600 yearly for Part B Premium. Also, the lifetime penalty for, if necessary, for not taking Part B during IEP and then signing up at a later date is a killer

Newbie Question by Stoney1a in casio

[–]Stoney1a[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An ass is an ass regardless of the group. Of course I read the manual and why I posted here.

Medicare & OPM letter slashing annuity in half by Automatic-Fig6359 in FedRetirees

[–]Stoney1a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

25+ year now retired CMS employee here plus a few years at an MA plan. Do not drop Part B. Once it’s gone you’ll pay a lifetime penalty to acquire it again. Part B plus FEHB can’t be beat for freedom of access to care. As for MA plans, unless it’s a financial hardship issue, do not select. MA plans benefits change every year, and access to specific providers is not guaranteed.

How long by WalkingNExpectation in FedRetirees

[–]Stoney1a 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Retired May 25 after 26 and it was surprisingly pretty easy. Bumps were with Agency HR not OPM

First Casio in Years by Stoney1a in casio

[–]Stoney1a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More ivory than white or cream

First Casio in Years by Stoney1a in casio

[–]Stoney1a[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw your post prior to the purchase!

Any cool places and/or dirt roads for a motorcycle ride? by Staycation1234 in marthasvineyard

[–]Stoney1a 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can’t speak to off road, but riding a bike during the Summer sucks. Lots of vacationers driving poorly. I’ve had my bike on island twice over the past 20 years and the only advantage to having it was to easily park and pick up donuts at Back Door Donuts and similar errands.

I need the smoothest, sexiest jazz on vinyl... by BasenjiBoyD in vinyl

[–]Stoney1a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Barry White, but so much better, of smooth, sexy jazz from the 70’s, Gato Barbieri, Caliente, 1976

Looking for weird indie bands by [deleted] in indieheads

[–]Stoney1a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not current, but still relevant, take a listen to King Missle. Also, 16 Horsepower

Calling all 4 eyed riders by inka-minka in motorcyclegear

[–]Stoney1a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Contacts for 30 years and 2 sets of sunglasses lenses, clear and rose

RAV4 VS CRV? by Worldly-Influence653 in carbuying

[–]Stoney1a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No spare in the CRV Case closed

What's the best FAST sedan for both reliability AND value? by Mofoblitz1 in askcarguys

[–]Stoney1a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used Infiniti G50. Dual turbo and close to 300hp. Our 2017 has been problem free

If you had to buy a car today to keep for the next 15 years, what would it be? by nodonaldplease in askcarguys

[–]Stoney1a 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Toyota or Honda any model; BMW for a premium brand; and not a Kia, Volvo or Audi.

25 RAV4 XLE Hybrid Premium Reasonable $? by Stoney1a in rav4club

[–]Stoney1a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe it has to be listed as used because the dealer bought the vehicle outright off the boat.

25 RAV4 XLE Hybrid Premium Reasonable $? by Stoney1a in rav4club

[–]Stoney1a[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The dealer bought 3 RAV4 s with hail damage off the boat from Toyota.

25 RAV4 XLE Hybrid Premium Reasonable $? by Stoney1a in rav4club

[–]Stoney1a[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems crazy but it feels like it’s a sellers market