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boonecreek

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3. Got one of those awhile back.

Reply to AllaN01Bear (Original post)

Fri Nov 14, 2025, 06:27 PM

Friday

The day I had my annual Medicare wellness check. They sometimes administer
the cognitive part over the phone so answered. Voice on the other end asked me
if I've received my Medicare card yet and of course I sad yes. She sounded a little
perplexed and asked me what my card number is. I told her I'd have to get and
hung up.

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