Applying for Medicare Only. If you are within three months of age 65 or older and not ready to start your monthly Social Security benefits yet. You can use the online retirement application to sign up just for Medicare and wait to apply for your retirement or spouses benefits later.
You have several options when the time comes for you to enroll in Medicare. For some people, Medicare enrollment is automatic, while for others, it may depend on when and how they become eligible. How to enroll in Medicare You can enroll in Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B in the following ways:You can…
When to apply for Medicare, Knowing when to apply for Medicare can be a confusing topic for many beneficiaries. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about when and if to apply for the different types of Medicare. Who needs to apply for Medicare? You may not need to sign up for Original Medicare,…
Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs The Medicare Prescription Drug program gives you a choice of prescription plans that offer various types of coverage. You may be able to get extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to the Medicare Prescription Drug program. However, you must be…
Blood Pressure About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have high blood pressure—and you could be one of them. If you haven’t checked your blood pressure lately, now’s a perfect time. High blood pressure usually has no signs or symptoms, but it can lead to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. It’s…
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers inpatient hospital care when all of these are true: You’re admitted to the hospital as an inpatient after an official doctor’s order, which says you need inpatient hospital care to treat your illness or injury. The hospital accepts Medicare. In certain cases, the Utilization Review Committee of the hospital approves…
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