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Can I Drop My Employer Health Insurance and Go on Medicare?
Your employment and access to employer health insurance have no bearing on your qualification for Medicare or your ability to sign up.
This article will explain how your Medicare benefits work if you have employee health benefits … [Read more...] about Can I Sign Up for Medicare If I Have Employer Health Insurance?
by David Bynon,
What Documents Do I Need to Apply for Medicare?
You must prove that you are eligible for Medicare. This may include verifying your age, citizenship or residency status, work history, income history, and military service.
In this article, we'll go over all of the documents you may need to produce … [Read more...] about What Documents Do I Need to Sign Up for Medicare?
by David Bynon,
Why is My First Medicare Bill So High?
Social Security bills you for your Part B premiums quarterly. Your bill may also include premiums for past months. This happens if you’re getting your first bill, you missed a payment, or your premium changed.
So, if you are wondering, "Why is my first … [Read more...] about Why is My First Medicare Bill for 3 Months?
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Can You Get On Medicare At Age 62?
As a general rule, you can't get Medicare at age 62. However, there are three situations that may allow you to have Medicare before the age of 65.
In this article, we will do a deep dive into how you can sign up for Medicare at age 62 or younger. And, we'll … [Read more...] about Medicare at Age 62: Fact or Fiction?
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Medicare without Social Security
Medicare and Social Security benefits are no longer linked. In the past, both benefits were automatic at age 65. This is no longer the case.
Today, most people are eligible for their Medicare benefits at age 65. Some people qualify earlier than age 65 due to … [Read more...] about Can You Get Medicare without Social Security?
by David Bynon,
You may have noticed that Medicare is not the same everywhere. Plans are different. Costs are different. And, benefits are different, too.
In this article, we'll explain the differences in Medicare, and how you can get the most Medicare possible, no matter what state you're in.
Does it … [Read more...] about Why is Medicare Different in Each State?
by David Bynon,
Most people can change their Medicare health coverage and Medicare drug coverage during three different enrollment periods. Each period has different rules. If you are new to Medicare, you have an additional option.
Most of us know about the Medicare open enrollment period in the fall. With all … [Read more...] about When Can You Change Your Medicare Plan?
by David Bynon,
As we age most of us need eye care, dental work, foot care, hearing aids, and additional medical care, but Medicare generally won’t pay for any of these health services. And if you need extensive long-term care, Medicare only covers you for a limited time and under particular circumstances.
Here’s … [Read more...] about 9 Services Medicare Does Not Cover that Most Seniors Need
by David Bynon,
Medicare is the government medical insurance plan for older Americans and people with certain disabilities. As of 2022, more than 64 million Americans rely on Medicare for their primary health insurance needs. By the year 2032, this number will swell to nearly 80 million people.
In this … [Read more...] about When Does Medicare Start? 7 Important Facts You Need to Know.
by David Bynon,
If you are getting your Medicare benefits for the first time, the jargon may sound foreign, but you don't need Medicare for Dummies to figure it out. Once you learn the ABCs and D of Medicare, you'll be well on your way.
In this MedicareWire blog post, we'll break down the four main parts of … [Read more...] about Understanding Medicare in 4 Easy Steps
by David Bynon,
If you're under the age of 65 and you qualify for Medicare benefits due to a disability or End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), you may or may not be able to purchase Medicare supplement insurance plans. It all depends on where you live. However, you absolutely will once you do turn age 65.
Medicare … [Read more...] about Medicare Supplement Plans for Disabled Under 65: What You Need to Know
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According to Medicare.gov, whether or not you retire at age 65, you are still eligible for Medicare! In this MedicareWire article, we'll go over what you need to know if you're still working after your 65th birthday.
Working After Age 65
If you, or your spouse, are still employed after … [Read more...] about Are You Eligible for Medicare Yet Still Working? How Does This Affect Your Medicare Coverage?
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