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Answered 2010-11-20 22:52:12
With Medicare, you are on your own plan individually. Your wife, when eligible, would be on her own plan and not added to your existing plan.
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Whose insurance is primary when husband is retired not on medicare and wife is working?
It the wife has her husband on her work insurance plan than that is his primary insurance. If he is not covered on her plan then he would need to buy his own insurance. Once he gets on Medicare that would become his primary insurance. If his wife is still working once he gets on Medicare the primary carrier is determined by how many people work for her company. If there are less than 100 employees then Medicare would be primary.
Where do I go to find medicare insurance plans?
The best place to go is to visit the medicare website or call Medicare about plans and programs which will give you and your wife the coverage you desire. They will work with you and help you through your situation.
Can your wife get Medicare in 65?
A spouse can get Medicare if her husband is eligible for the program.
I am on social security age 65 my wife is 58 can I put her on medicare?
Medicare is health insurance for people age 65 or older, under age 65 with certain disabilities, and any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant). Keep in mind Medicare is individual coverage, so your wife would need to qualify for Medicare by herself and cannot be added to your Medicare.
Does my Medicare cover your wife too?
If you are eligible for Medicare, your spouse is eligible (but s/he must apply).
When you are 65 and get on Medicare can your wife also be on Medicare even if she is not 65?
No. You must be 65 years of age or older or you must have been receiving disability benefits for 24 months in order to be eligible for Medicare. Unless your wife is disabled, she can not join Medicare till age 65.
Should I get jewelry insurance for my wife?
When you purchase expensive pieces of jewelry you can purchase riders for existing homeowners insurance policies. A rider will cover items on a piece by piece basis for a specified value. Check with your insurance company to see if this will meet your needs.
How do you maintain health insurance coverage for your wife and son after you turn 65 and are eligible for Medicare?
Where you covered under an Employer Group or Individual Plan? If Employer Group - they would be eligible for COBRA - If Individual - then just tell the Insurance Company to take you off.
Can husband drop wife from insurance if not divorced?
can a husband drop wife from insurance if not divorced.
What does the D6 mean on Medicare card?
D6 on the end of medicare card means Surviving Divorced Wife, age 60 or over
Can a US citizen who is unemployed sponsor his wife whose I-94 has not expired yet for US citizenship?
The US citizen can sponsor his wife for a green card, not for US citizenship. Since he is currently unemployed, he will need to get a joint sponsor to complete an affidavit of support for his wife.
Can the unemployed wife get alimony in Maryland?
That is dependent of circumstances, length of marriage, and the judge.
Which medical insurance is primary for the wife when the husband and wife each have insurance through their jobs?
The Wifes
I was diagnosed with two brain tumors. I had the first one out last week and the second one will be removed this coming Friday. I am self employed and do not have health insurance. My wife is unemployed. Can you help me?
Can I get a grant to help with my medical expenses?
Does it affect our tax return because wife owes child support even if she is unemployed?
NO
Can a man in Ohio abandon his wife that is unemployed with nuthing to take care of herself or his stepchildren?
No
Is your wife covered under Blue Shield and Medicare if you die?
Is ones spouse covered under Medicare and Blue Shield when the primary carrier dies.
Do you have to provide life insurance for your x-wife?
No. If you had life insurance before you got divorce, you can cancel the policy.
What president and his wife were the first 2 to receive medicare cards?
ronald and nancy regan
Is wife responsible for paying child support if husband unemployed?
No, but he should get a modification. see links below
What does a DV stand for after the Medicare number?
The DV stands for Surviving divorced wife (3rd claimant)
Does your wife have to have 40 quarters to qualify for medicare when she turns 65?
She can qualify if her husband has 40 quarters.
Does my wife need my permission to get life insurance on me?
no she does not
I need dental coverage for my wife and kids, I am on medicare myself but I want to pay for a plan for them full dental coverage what plan do I need?
You have to get supplemental dental insurance plan. For that, you have to contact the local dental insurance broker. You could also consider a discount dental plan. Great alternative if insurance doesn't work out for you. Covers the entire household. For more info, check out http://www.mybenefitsplus.com/rswetz
Is the wife responsible for her unemployed husband child support?
No, your husband is responsible for his half. You can pay it for him but he should look for a job.
