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Anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to be as frustrating as possible? 🙄 Good luck OP, you're gonna need it
Here's what I've learned after dealing with this for months: 1. Call right when they open. The queue is usually shorter. 2. If you get the survey, hang up and call back immediately. 3. Try different phone numbers if they have multiple listed. 4. Be super nice to the rep when you finally get one. They deal with angry people all day. 5. Have all your info ready before you call. 6. If all else fails, see if you can schedule online or via email. Hope this helps someone! Stay persistent, you'll get through eventually.
have u tried faxing them? I know it sounds old school but sometimes it works when nothing else does lol
yall ever wonder if theres just one guy working at the SSA, trying to process all our applications? 🤣 I picture him drowning in a sea of paperwork, crying out for help
Diego Ramirez
Quick question - has anyone here successfully lowered their Medicare costs? I'm in the same boat as OP and could use some pointers.
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Diego Ramirez
•Thanks for the tip! Mind sharing what kind of evidence or arguments worked for you?
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Anastasia Sokolov
•Sure thing! I brought a detailed breakdown of my medical expenses vs income, letters from my doctors explaining my health needs, and even got my local congressperson involved. It was a lot of work, but it paid off.
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Sean O'Connor
unpopular opinion: the whole system needs an overhaul. it's ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get basic help. 🤦♂️
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Zara Ahmed
•Preach! 🙌 It's like they make it complicated on purpose to discourage people from claiming benefits.
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Luca Conti
•100% agree. My grandma literally gave up trying to get her benefits adjusted because it was too confusing and stressful for her.
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