Try searching the Social Security webiste here http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/index.htm
Medicare would be considered a secondary payer and would have to have an EOB from the primary company before they could pay
Yes. You still have your normal deductibles and copays.
yes, Medicare covers delivery. Medicare is for those over 65 years old, and/or disabled and who have contributed to the Medicare system through payroll deductions. Although it would be unusual to deliver at age 65+ it is entirely possible to be disabled by Medicare standards and still get pregnant and deliver a baby.
Social Security is not a health insurance program. Medicare covers medical care for persons over age 65 and certain persons who are totally and permanently disabled as defined by Social Security regulations.
Medicare is primary if you work for a company with less than 20 employees. It would also depend on if the spouse is covered under the employer group health insurance. For more info. see www.SteveShorr.com/medicare.htm I recommend you visit www.cms.gov. to answer your question, If you are not 65+ years old, completely disabled, or both, and your spouse is employed by a company with 100+ employees, then your spouses insurance is primary. However, if you are disabled, 65+ yrs old, or the company your spouse works for has less than 100 employees, then your medicare would be primary.
Medicare is always the primary insurance unless someone is still working
no they shouldnt
You can find information and quotes on elderly health insurance from insurance websites, government resources such as Medicare, and financial planning websites. It's also helpful to contact insurance companies directly to get personalized quotes and information tailored to your specific needs.
Medicare does not require anyone to register at age 65 or any other time. However, your health insurance company might require you to register in order for Medicare to be your primary insurance.
18mo. then 18mo. extension if disabled go on medicare 2yr. wait do paperwork while still on cobra.
Yes, because there will probably be a penalty for late enrollment, and your employer's health insurance will probably require you to enroll in Medicare.
Effectively, yes. Even if you have other health insurance, Medicare requires that they become the first payer, and your other insurance becomes secondary. It is possible, but cost-prohibitive, to decline Medicare coverage.
If you still meet the financial limit and are considered disabled