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

Ugh, classic government bureaucracy. You're definitely not alone in this mess. I had a similar issue when I first signed up. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the Social Security Administration (SSA) and explain the situation clearly. 2. Have all your paperwork ready - your Medicare card, the incorrect bill, and any other relevant documents. 3. Be patient but persistent. You might need to speak to a supervisor if the first person can't help. 4. Ask them to adjust your Medicare start date in their system. 5. Request a written confirmation of the change. 6. Follow up with Medicare after a few weeks to ensure they received the updated info from SSA. Good luck! The system is a nightmare, but keep at it and you'll get it sorted.

man, i feel for you. the whole system is rigged to confuse us oldies 🤣 good luck getting it sorted!

I found a way to actually get someone on the phone without waiting forever. 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

This happened to my mom too! She ended up having to pay for those extra months 😡 Make sure you don't let them bully you into paying for time you weren't even enrolled!

Pro tip: keep a log of every person you talk to, including their name, ID number (if they have one), and what they tell you. It'll help if you need to escalate the issue later.

have you tried reaching out to your local congressperson's office? They often have staff dedicated to helping constituents with federal issues like this. Might be worth a shot if SSA gives you the runaround

lol welcome to the wonderful world of Medicare 🎉 where nothing makes sense and the rules are made up. Seriously tho, good luck getting it fixed. The squeaky wheel gets the grease!