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One Missing Document Cost Linda Thousands | Philadelphia News
A senior woman named Linda Hagdorn missed a key document when applying for Medicare Part B, leading to months of higher premiums and frustrating phone calls to Social Security. Covered by her husband’s job insurance, she was eligible for a Special Enrollment Period but forgot to submit proof — a simple oversight that cost her hundreds in penalties. After relentless follow-ups and help from a local news consumer unit, she got her money back and her premium corrected — but not before feeling ignored by automated systems. Her case highlights a broader problem: thousands of Medicare beneficiaries…
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