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Why do you have to pay FICA?
Because that is the way that you contribute to your social security and medicare insurance coverage and disability insurance that you may receive at a future date.
What is insurance coverage?
some patients have two insurers because both spouses receive coverage through their employer or because they have purchased an HMO policy to supplement the deficiencies of a basic polic, such as Medicare.
What is dual insurance coverage?
some patients have two insurers because both spouses receive coverage through their employer or because they have purchased an HMO policy to supplement the deficiencies of a basic polic, such as Medicare.
Is there a penalty for not taking medicare B if covered under wife's insurance and is primary?
No, you are not subject the the late enrollment penalty if you were covered by an insurance plan or your spouse's insurance plan at the time you were eligible. Make sure you receive a copy of your creditable coverage letter once you plan to enroll in Medicare Part B, so you can prove you were covered. For more information on the time frames for enrolling in Part B should you lose or drop coverage, see the link below on the Medicare website to the Medicare & You Handbook, page 21.
What year did Medicare advantage plans start?
Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Medicare Part C, were established by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and officially began in 1999. These plans are offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare and provide an alternative way for beneficiaries to receive their Medicare benefits. Medicare Advantage plans typically include additional coverage beyond original Medicare, such as prescription drug coverage and dental services.
Is there an age requirement for receiving medicare coverage?
You must be 65 years of age or older to receive Medicare benefits. All the details of the program can be found at Medicare.gov and this site (ssa.gov/pubs/10043.html) has the medicare publication. There is an age requirement to be at least 18 years of age to be a case head for medicare coverage but other than that any one of any age can receive medicare coverage if eligible.
Is Aetna medicare a good source of coverage and what qualifications do they require?
Aetna is a good source of coverage. The physicians and facilities must be state licensed and they must be eligible to receive payment under Original Medicare.
What are the qualifications for Medicare?
Medicare is health insurance for persons over age 65, persons undergoing kidney dialysis and certain persons who receive Social Security disability payments. The individual must have 40 credits of "covered employment" (i.e., calendar quarters during which they paid into Medicare), or be the spouse or dependent of such individual. Medicare is funded by payroll taxes and administered by the Federal government.
How will gov't know you have insurance with ObamaCare?
The Department of Health and Human Services maintains a database of all people who receive coverage from a variety of sources (private insurance, government Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, etc.). Each of the agencies will report to HHS when an individual buys (or qualifies for) coverage, and the dates when they were covered. The reporting will be the responsibility of the individual agencies. Thus, HHS will know all the dates of coverage for everyone.
What are the benefits of using Humana Medicare Plans?
There are many benefits of using Humana medicare Plans. Some of them are best medication support, drug coverage, receive medicare form any doctor and many more.
Does disability Medicare automatically change over to old retirement Medicare?
Yes, if you are receiving Medicare due to a disability, your coverage will automatically transition to Medicare based on age when you turn 65. Your benefits and coverage will remain the same, but you will receive a new Medicare card reflecting your status as a retiree. It's important to ensure that your information is up to date with Social Security to facilitate this transition smoothly.
Your husband receives Medicare and under the age of 65 can you receive Medicare also?
AnswerMedicare only gives individual coverage so whether or not you can get it has nothing to do with your husband. If you're 65 or disabled you can get it.
