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Your Tips: How do you manage out-of-pocket healthcare costs?
Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Jan 10, 2022 | Replies (43)Comment receiving replies
Hello, an ombudsman is a person who helps you navigate through a complex system like government benefits, insurance, long-term care, etc. Sometimes they are part of the state's "Office of Aging", "Senior Services" or similar agency. Or they may be contracted by that agency. Try to Google [Your state name] Senior Services and it will lead you to resources for your location.
Does this help? What kind of help do you need to find?
Sue
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Thank you for the information. I’m new to Medicare (now 65) & have my private health care insurance as supplemental insurance from my retirement job, which I wasn’t aware of the government protocol. I’m trying to find resources to get a social worker for help with getting a part time caregiver for minimal assistance driving to doctor’s appointments & running small errands while in recovery. I cannot drive right now due to partial vision loss & a vestibular issue.
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Thank you, @sueinmn
@nessiemac Wading through all the information that is out there can be overwhelming. Being able to access resources to people who know the system better than we do, "speak" the language better, and who can assist us make informed decisions is priceless! I hope you are able to find just the right person to help you out!
Ginger