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    jimbetsie Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 27, 2009, 07:22 PM
    Heath ins.
    I am in NC. And on medicare for 8+ years. My problem is I can't afford to pay my 20%. And of course if I can't afford 20% I can't afford a premium. So now I have no primary care Doctor. Any suggestions or ideas what I can do.Are there any government programs other than Medicade because I don't qualify for that either
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    Jul 27, 2009, 08:02 PM

    No, often one can't afford not to have a medicare suppliment. Are you over 65 or on the underage medicare.

    You may also talk with varoius doctors and see if you can find one that will work out payments on the 20 percent
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    Jul 29, 2009, 08:10 AM

    You may be able to get assistance from your state. Many states offer programs to help low income Medicare recipients pay some or all of the premiums when they exceed Medicaid guidelines. Each state decides the qualifications of the programs.

    Here are a link worth checking into:

    Medicare Premium Assistance
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