SSA/Medicaid decision pending 4+ months, Medicare issues from RRB transition - Help!

Ugh, the bureaucracy is real! 🙄 I've been through something similar. Here's what I'd suggest: • Ask specifically about the status of your Medicaid and Social Security benefits decision • Inquire about the missing or incorrectly filled out forms Medicare mentioned • Definitely ask if you need a new Medicare number due to switching from railroad retirement benefits • Request a timeline for when everything will be sorted out • Get the name and direct number of someone handling your case if possible Good luck! The system is a maze, but persistence pays off.

man, i feel for you. been waiting on my disability claim for like 8 months now. its ridiculous how long this stuff takes. hang in there!

Sounds like a real headache. I had issues with my Medicare when I switched from private insurance. What worked for me was calling the Medicare Coordination of Benefits Contractor directly. They sorted out the confusion pretty quick.

Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone without waiting forever. There's this site called claimyr.com that has a calling tool. It dials through the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a real person picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/Z-BRbJw3puU

smh the whole system is broken. why do we gotta jump through so many hoops just to get basic help? 🤡

Quick question - have you checked your my Social Security account online? Sometimes you can see updates there before they contact you.

pro tip: if u can, try calling right when they open in the morning. usually less busy and u might get lucky and talk to someone who's still in a good mood lol

Oof, dealing with multiple agencies is THE WORST. Hang in there, OP! Maybe see if there's a local advocacy group that can help navigate the system? They often know all the ins and outs.