My 84 year old dad unknowingly or knowingly opted out of his Medicare for a different plan, He had Medicare and a supplemental insurance. He now only has a plan through his supplemental insurance as of Jan 1st. Anyone know how to get dad's Medicare reinstated if that is even possible? any advice would be greatly apperciated.
Did he receive new ID cards?
Agree with Glad, call your SS office to check on status. How did you become aware of this change?
he was in rehab first few days of January. then had pneumonia so had to be hospitalizied. talked to rehab facility said dad only had secondary insurance and not Medicare starting in Jan 2022. they had to hit up the secondary insurance to get paid for the days he was at there facility in January. Dad had no idea he changed anything. so will try and contact Medicare. Thanks for your advice.
the Medicare phone number is 1-800-633-4227
Or did he pick up a Medicare Advantage plan?
honestly dont know if its an Advantage plan or not, So confusing! thanks for the advice
Yes, he probably switched to a MA during open enrollment. I hope you don't have to wait until the end of this year.