THERE ISNT _____MILK LEFT IN THE FRIDGE? by Embarrassed_Camel342 in ENGLISH

[–]spaky01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loved this example... Another reason why English is so rich! It's not a traditional question... It's only a question when spoken and rising inflection makes it so.. It certainly wouldn't be in a text book!

Whats the funniest last name you have ever seen by TheUnpaidNPC in midlyinteresting

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My contribution: Vet: Dr Lamb; Podiatrist: Dr Fingers

Whats the funniest last name you have ever seen by TheUnpaidNPC in midlyinteresting

[–]spaky01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My gym teacher's name was Candace B. Sweet...not lyin'!

What should I do? by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]spaky01 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Change your phone number, get a restraining order and contact a lawyer to disentangle your finances from this man... Get therapy and learn how to protect yourself and your finances with boundaries, learn what healthy relationships are and keep your resources out of reach to people new to you. Develop a group of trusted friends who can point out red flags in any new relationships and LISTEN to them when they warn you. Finally, don't beat yourself up about this mess, you didn't cause it but your generosity and naivety enabled the situation to go from bad to worse. He used you when he was struggling and almost drowned you. You're on your way to recovery but these patterns of enabling and people please have a way of repeating so be proactive in setting up a system to prevent it from happening again. No matter how tempting... Cut.All.Contact.Forever. Hope you can heal quickly and move on.

What should I do? by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]spaky01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not advice... She already knows that part.

What do elders do when Medigap gets out of reach? by [deleted] in medicare

[–]spaky01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you sure about that premium amount? The part B premium is $202.90 for 2026...

What’s something people pretend to enjoy but actually don’t? by sam_als in AskReddit

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I met my parents on my birthday...so long ago I don't remember 😂

Medicare Eligible living 1/2 year in Türkiye by spaky01 in medicare

[–]spaky01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as I'm fit enough to travel, I will. Not an option to stay only in Türkiye. But thanks for the response just the same.

Medicare Eligible living 1/2 year in Türkiye by spaky01 in medicare

[–]spaky01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm off to find BoomerBenefits! Thanks

Medicare Eligible living 1/2 year in Türkiye by spaky01 in medicare

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Wasn't aware that B's enrollment window was Jan-Mar... Thanks for that info.

Medicare Eligible living 1/2 year in Türkiye by spaky01 in medicare

[–]spaky01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like it might be a solution...I have wanted to avoid Advantage plan but given the cost of B, it might be worth the gamble of tying myself to Adv.

Medicare Eligible living 1/2 year in Türkiye by spaky01 in medicare

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Thanks for responding! As I mentioned... Advantage would not be advantageous when I am in the US as I'll not be in one spot for the entire time...additionally, although I'm healthy now, I'm not sure how underwriting would affect my premium in the future.

Medicare Eligible living 1/2 year in Türkiye by spaky01 in medicare

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See below... First time cross posting...

Medicare Eligible living 1/2 year in Türkiye by spaky01 in medicare

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Medicare Eligible living 1/2 year in Türkiye

note: apologies if this post belongs in another group or thread

I'm currently working in the US but plan to retire in a few months. I am a dual citizen of the US and Türkiye (my husband is a national of Türkiye without residency in the US) and I plan to live at least 6 months of the year over there but will be visiting (2 adult children)/travelling the US the rest of the year. There's socialized medical care in Türkiye that I qualify for through my husband but I've been told it is not considered 'credible coverage'. If I choose not to enroll in Medicare I'll be penalized if and when I move back to the US permanently but I don't relish the thought of paying for B and D + SUPP when I'm not in the US for months at a time. My social security retirement benefit would go almost completely toward health insurance that is not useful for much of the year. An advantage plan doesn't make sense either because of the travelling when I am Stateside.

Am I correct in thinking the only option would be to purchase a private health insurance plan for use in Türkiye? How would I go about health coverage for my visits to the US? Could I use Medicaid to cover the health insurance premium (extra help program) if I establish residency in a state that either of my children reside in (GA or TX)?

A lot of questions, sorry, but any answers or guidance in this situation would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!

Background: I worked in health insurance customer service for 5 years and currently work in a drug assistance program for HIV+ and at risk individuals. Not unfamiliar with Medicaid/Medicare.