@@Theretirementnerds It was very helpful for me, thank you ! I do have to say though, that I miss you doing other videos, while you're doing this series of state videos. 😘
Thank you for specifically talking about Delaware Home of the UD Blue Hens….my favorite mascot! You answered a question I have had that no one else has answered. I went on disability at age 50, my husband just asked me yesterday…what happens when you turn 65? (I’m 63) I told him what I thought but you confirmed it, in that I get a clean slate! My question is about my 91 year old mother that has probably never reviewed her drug plan and she is paying over $100 dollars for her drug plan! She takes 3 generic maintenance meds! Unfortunately she has dementia and we just became involved in decision making on her behalf. Are we likely to find a drug plan for less this year or is the high cost just because of her age? She took Medicare at age 62 when she retired from her full time job. She worked until she was 87 almost full time hours but no benefits…threw that in because it’s amazing! Thank you for sharing this video…I will definitely be sharing…really appreciate the State specific info!😊k
Oh dear! She should definitely shop drug plans! Drug plans are not underwritten, meaning it doesn't matter her age or health. I am working on a drug plan search tutorial for the 2026 plans as soon as it is updated on Medicare.gov. Definitely watch for that and save her money! Especially if she is just on generics. So glad to know this was helpful!
I live in Jersey where Sir Henry, the Scarlet Knight resides. Most Likely I will move to a less Taxed State when I retire. So, this series is interesting for me.
Same as Maryland, I've been to Delaware many times. I worked for one year just west of Wilmington in 1986-87. There really aren't any college mascots that I like. The University of Delaware is in Newark. And FYI, that's pronounced "New---Ark", as opposed to Newrk, NJ. 🙂
@@Theretirementnerds It's a Delaware thing, I suppose. I guess they don't want their "Newark" to be associated with the New Jersey "Newark". Two very different cities. And I guess you didn't get a chance to visit "slower, lower" Delaware. The two lower counties in Delaware (Kent and Sussex) are more like pseudo-South than Mid-Atlantic.
Ah, Delaware! I've been here for the most part since 1980. I don't know that there's much special about it, I don't really care for beach resorts down south (lived there til 1987), but northern New Castle County, where I've been since, is basically an extended suburb of Philly. I commuted for many years to PA but I never wanted to relocate there, the taxes, the traffic, the roads, all seemed worse. Compared to the surrounding states, I think DE is the cheapest to live, especially since I have no mortgage. lol. Yeah, the "Blue Hens" was a local breed a long time ago, I don't know how much ribbing the men's teams get from that, but I think U of DE is a pretty good school over all. There's also Delaware State University in Dover. I don't know that I have a favorite college mascot since I never went ti college and don't follow sports...
For some reason, I didn't think it would be so open and green. Driving through Delaware had a lot more open spaces than I assumed it would have. Really enjoyed the drive! Thank you so much for watching!
@@Theretirementnerds Yeah, it's funny. North of the C&D Canal is all built-up, urban/suburban, where most of the people in the state live, but south of that it's still very largely rural/agricultural. Dover is a very small city. The beach area is quite built up, Nicola's Pizza down there is AWESOME, they sell (online) Nicoboli's - their version of strombolis - that they freeze and can ship to you, very tasty!. The other specialty Pizza place is Grotto's, there are several of those locations. Capriotti's and Casapula's Sub shops are great too.
The mascot that makes me laugh is UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs. The one that creeps me out is University of Richmond Spiders. I have to avert my eyes. Fave mascot is Penn State Nittany Lion.
It's on its way... still have a few states in between. We have a post on our community page that has the release order of states. It was posted a week or so ago, so we have released some in the post that weren't released at the time: www.youtube.com/@Theretirementnerds/community
Well, we get a kick out of the mascot when the nephew was at UC Santa Cruz, Banana Slugs. Humboldt State has the Lumber Jacks (think Paul Bunion), and Stanford has “the tree” (after they changed from Indians back in the 1980s. The mascot for Cal Bears (UC Berkeley) looks more like a teddy bear. I know I’ve been to Delaware, but I don’t remember a thing about it.
So if 30% have Advantage and 27% have Supplement, does that mean 43% of people on Medicare in Delaware have no coverage beyond Part A and/or Part B? Thanks for your videos - really helpful info - the state by state tour must be a huge project!
Most of the other 43% have coverage through something else like VA benefits, Tricare for Life, FEHB, or are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. It is a huge project :) But hopefully it helps people :)
@@Theretirementnerds Former Gator here, but I have 2 out of 3 kids that are Blue Hens. So although you mention that DE has one of the lowest (lower) Advantage rates at 30%, but when you consider how many DE retirees are on government/VA health plans, 30% MA is probably over 50% of the non-vet/gov retired workers. But I'm glad we have a large portion in the Supplemental pool because otherwise just a few catastrophic il]]lnesses might cause a big bump in Plan G rates in the future. As an aside question, since Med Adv is relatively "young", do you think there will come a time in the [not too distant] future that Med Adv will start charging [significant] premiums?
I am going full Medicare, no supplement for two reasons, I have a bad kidney and migraine sufferer. Migraines have been documented since I was 11 and kidney in 1980, so supplement would not work
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Appreciate your support so much! Great mascot :)
Bless you for doing all of these videos for every state, that is a humongous task!
It is humongous! Haha! Hopefully they are helpful for folks in each state! :)
@@Theretirementnerds It was very helpful for me, thank you ! I do have to say though, that I miss you doing other videos, while you're doing this series of state videos. 😘
@@petrao8669 me too! We have a couple about ready to release 😊
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Appreciate you watching!
Thank you for specifically talking about Delaware Home of the UD Blue Hens….my favorite mascot! You answered a question I have had that no one else has answered. I went on disability at age 50, my husband just asked me yesterday…what happens when you turn 65? (I’m 63) I told him what I thought but you confirmed it, in that I get a clean slate! My question is about my 91 year old mother that has probably never reviewed her drug plan and she is paying over $100 dollars for her drug plan! She takes 3 generic maintenance meds! Unfortunately she has dementia and we just became involved in decision making on her behalf. Are we likely to find a drug plan for less this year or is the high cost just because of her age? She took Medicare at age 62 when she retired from her full time job. She worked until she was 87 almost full time hours but no benefits…threw that in because it’s amazing! Thank you for sharing this video…I will definitely be sharing…really appreciate the State specific info!😊k
Oh dear! She should definitely shop drug plans! Drug plans are not underwritten, meaning it doesn't matter her age or health. I am working on a drug plan search tutorial for the 2026 plans as soon as it is updated on Medicare.gov. Definitely watch for that and save her money! Especially if she is just on generics.
So glad to know this was helpful!
I live in Jersey where Sir Henry, the Scarlet Knight resides. Most Likely I will move to a less Taxed State when I retire. So, this series is interesting for me.
Thank you so much for tuning in :)
New Jersey is up next in the series!
@@Theretirementnerds sweet
Same as Maryland, I've been to Delaware many times. I worked for one year just west of Wilmington in 1986-87. There really aren't any college mascots that I like. The University of Delaware is in Newark. And FYI, that's pronounced "New---Ark", as opposed to Newrk, NJ. 🙂
Thank you for the tip! I was definitely pronouncing it wrong :)
@@Theretirementnerds It's a Delaware thing, I suppose. I guess they don't want their "Newark" to be associated with the New Jersey "Newark". Two very different cities. And I guess you didn't get a chance to visit "slower, lower" Delaware. The two lower counties in Delaware (Kent and Sussex) are more like pseudo-South than Mid-Atlantic.
College mascot UC Santa Cruz. Banana slug. 😂
@@Brendita8 that is epic!
Arkansas Razorbacks is my favorite, but the funniest Arkansas college mascot is probably the Boll Weevil. 😅
Haha! Nothing strikes fear into an opponent like the Boll Weevil :)
@@Theretirementnerds 😄
TN ol smokey wondering when TN and FL reviews happen. Peace and thank you
@@Kecarter1 both are out!
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Tennessee:
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All time favorite mascot the U.C. Santa Cruz Banana Slug; what could possibly top that?
It is legendary! Another viewer mentioned the Boll Weevils 😬
Blue Hen
Thank you so much! 🐦
Ah, Delaware! I've been here for the most part since 1980. I don't know that there's much special about it, I don't really care for beach resorts down south (lived there til 1987), but northern New Castle County, where I've been since, is basically an extended suburb of Philly. I commuted for many years to PA but I never wanted to relocate there, the taxes, the traffic, the roads, all seemed worse. Compared to the surrounding states, I think DE is the cheapest to live, especially since I have no mortgage. lol. Yeah, the "Blue Hens" was a local breed a long time ago, I don't know how much ribbing the men's teams get from that, but I think U of DE is a pretty good school over all. There's also Delaware State University in Dover. I don't know that I have a favorite college mascot since I never went ti college and don't follow sports...
For some reason, I didn't think it would be so open and green. Driving through Delaware had a lot more open spaces than I assumed it would have. Really enjoyed the drive! Thank you so much for watching!
@@Theretirementnerds Yeah, it's funny. North of the C&D Canal is all built-up, urban/suburban, where most of the people in the state live, but south of that it's still very largely rural/agricultural. Dover is a very small city. The beach area is quite built up, Nicola's Pizza down there is AWESOME, they sell (online) Nicoboli's - their version of strombolis - that they freeze and can ship to you, very tasty!. The other specialty Pizza place is Grotto's, there are several of those locations. Capriotti's and Casapula's Sub shops are great too.
The mascot that makes me laugh is UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs. The one that creeps me out is University of Richmond Spiders. I have to avert my eyes. Fave mascot is Penn State Nittany Lion.
Banana Slugs... we need an interview with the committee that ok'd that one.
Is Ohio due soon ?
It's on its way... still have a few states in between.
We have a post on our community page that has the release order of states. It was posted a week or so ago, so we have released some in the post that weren't released at the time:
www.youtube.com/@Theretirementnerds/community
My favorite mascot is Sparky, for Arizona State University.
@@kevingawelko6454 love it! Thank you!
Well, we get a kick out of the mascot when the nephew was at UC Santa Cruz, Banana Slugs. Humboldt State has the Lumber Jacks (think Paul Bunion), and Stanford has “the tree” (after they changed from Indians back in the 1980s. The mascot for Cal Bears (UC Berkeley) looks more like a teddy bear. I know I’ve been to Delaware, but I don’t remember a thing about it.
Crazy how people come up with mascots!
So if 30% have Advantage and 27% have Supplement, does that mean 43% of people on Medicare in Delaware have no coverage beyond Part A and/or Part B? Thanks for your videos - really helpful info - the state by state tour must be a huge project!
Most of the other 43% have coverage through something else like VA benefits, Tricare for Life, FEHB, or are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
It is a huge project :) But hopefully it helps people :)
@@Theretirementnerds Former Gator here, but I have 2 out of 3 kids that are Blue Hens. So although you mention that DE has one of the lowest (lower) Advantage rates at 30%, but when you consider how many DE retirees are on government/VA health plans, 30% MA is probably over 50% of the non-vet/gov retired workers. But I'm glad we have a large portion in the Supplemental pool because otherwise just a few catastrophic il]]lnesses might cause a big bump in Plan G rates in the future. As an aside question, since Med Adv is relatively "young", do you think there will come a time in the [not too distant] future that Med Adv will start charging [significant] premiums?
Penn State Nittany Lion! Woo hoo …. I do believe PA is next. 😊
You might be right... ;)
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I am going full Medicare, no supplement for two reasons, I have a bad kidney and migraine sufferer. Migraines have been documented since I was 11 and kidney in 1980, so supplement would not work
How come a supplement plan would not work?
Supplements cover anything Original Medicare covers.