In six months I will be 65, and will go on medicare. (God wllin' and the crik don't rise) If pre existing conditions apply to qualify for the additional "parts" I'm in trouble. I've been on SS since 62. I get 62% of a pension I receive from the company I worked for and took an early out from. I live in Indiana and they tax pensions like regular income. My understanding is union jobs are covered by union pensions. Railroad workers are a whole nuther deal. (my legal opinion) Union people or railroaders either pay no SS or pay a reduced amount while working. When you apply for SS if you fall in those categories your SS payment is reduced. This whole mixed up mess is really biting some people in the butt. I get a partial bite in the butt. I know, blah, blah, blah, so what.

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SOS USA