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No, you are not required to sign up for insurance of that sort. There has been no healthcare bill passed. But thanks to Obama, he is trying to get one passed saying that you do, and insurance it expensive.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes. Although, social security is aware that you have reached 65 years of age you have a choice whether you want to start receiving your benefits or not. If you are still working and making a great income with no plans of retiring soon you can wait until you are ready to start using your social security benefits.
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∙ 12y agoNot retiring...plan on staying on company insurance plan. Is "A" just a phone call to Medicare agench or requires outside purchase of a supplement?
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∙ 14y agoYou can decline part B but part A is free so I can't imagine why you wouldn't take it ... In either case you'll have tons of trouble with your secondary.
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∙ 14y agoMedicare does not require you to enroll. However, your private insurance company will probably require you to do so.
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∙ 14y agoNo; however, your private health insurance carrier probably will require that, especially if your employer is paying for your health insurance.
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∙ 12y agoLegally, no. However, private insurance plans generally have penalties for failure to do so.
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Is Medicare mandatory as a veteran with VA benefits?
yes, once the widow of a serviceman reaches age 65, she must take part in medicare, as the tricare medical care becomes the 2nd payer, after medicare
What is the age limit for Medicare?
Medicare is a health insurance program for:people age 65 or older,people under age 65 with certain disabilities
What age does Medicare become primary?
Medicare is health insurance for people age 65 or older, under age 65 with certain disabilities, and any age with End-Stage Renal Disease.
When you are 65 and get on Medicare can your wife also be on Medicare even if she is not 65?
One thing to remember about Medicare is that it is an individual plan. If you are on Medicare due to disability, that is your Medicare plan alone and your spouse would need to qualify on her own. Unless she has certain disabilities, your spouse would need to be turning 65 to qualify for Medicare. Check the link below to see about eligibility: http://www.medicare.gov/MedicareEligibility/home.asp?version=default&browser=IE%7C7%7CWindows+Vista&language=English
What age did Medicare start in 1990?
Same as always: 65.
Does medicare pay for dialysis in patients under age 65?
yes
Does one get medicare benefits automatically at age 65?
Medicare is not automatic. One should file an application 2-3 months prior to age 65.
What plans do you have for men over 65 with medicare plan A and B?
Answers.com has no Medicare plans for the general public of any age.
You took early widow benefits at age 60 when will be eligible for medicare?
65
Is there a penalty for applying for Medicare after age 65?
Yes - see related link.
Is Medicare part b mandatory?
The short answer is no, but there is a chance that when you need it you will be hit with a late penalty for delaying enrollment. This late penalty is waived for anyone who is eligible for Medicare benefits (age 65 or over) and has credible insurance coverage, but again, if you do NOT have credible health insurance then you will face a penalty later in life.
How old do you have to be to get Medicare?
Assuming that you have paid Medicare payroll taxes, then you are eligible to join Medicare when you turn 65. You can become covered by Medicare before age 65, if you are considered disabled by Social Security.
