Medicare billing me for 3 months before I started - SSA says they need to fix it. Help!

Ugh, classic government runaround. I had a similar issue when I first signed up. Here's what worked for me: 1. Document everything. Write down who you talked to, when, and what they said. 2. Call SSA first thing in the morning when they open. Less wait time. 3. Be polite but firm. Explain the situation clearly. 4. If the first person can't help, ask to speak to a supervisor. 5. If all else fails, contact your local congressperson's office. They have liaisons who can cut through red tape. Good luck! The system is a mess, but persistence pays off.

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's the link: https://www.claimyr.com

Have you checked your MySSA account online? Sometimes you can see more details there about your Medicare enrollment date.

This happened to me too! Turns out there was a glitch in their system that was affecting a bunch of people who enrolled during the last quarter. Keep pushing, they'll eventually fix it.

lol welcome to the wonderful world of Medicare 🤡 where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up

Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try faxing your request. Yes, fax. It's like time travel, but sometimes it actually works faster.

Have you considered that maybe you were actually eligible for Medicare earlier than you thought? Sometimes they backdate coverage if you were eligible but didn't sign up right away.