Usually your private plan will expect you to enroll in SMIB.
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.
Medicare is administered by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, which is part of the US Department of Health & Human Services.
Medicare and Medicaid are the responsibility of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid, which is part of DHHS. However, Medicaid is administered by the States.
The eligibility for the HIPP (Health Insurance Premium Payment) program varies by state. Some states may allow individuals with Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, to participate in the HIPP program, while others may not. It is best to contact your state's Medicaid office or HIPP program directly to determine your specific eligibility.
ua tax payers and Social Security Administration
Your part time employer is deducting the mandatory employee portion of the Medicare Tax from your paycheck. All employees are required to pay this tax at all times they work to fund the Medicare system.You pay your Medicare Part B insurance premiumautomatically from your Social Security check. This allows you to make claims on Medicare Part B (e.g. doctors' services, preventive care, durable medical equipment, hospital outpatient services, laboratory tests, x-rays, mental health care).Medicare Part A (hospitalization) is "original Medicare" and is free if you have previously paid Medicare Tax from your paychecks.Medicare Part B (outpatient treatments) has a $134 a month premium.Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage: includes parts A, B, D and sometimes other coverage that regular Medicare would not cover) is operated by health insurance companies contracting with Medicare, you continue to pay the part B premium from your Social Security check plus you pay a premium to the health insurance company that varies depending on the plan you selected.Medicare Part D (prescription drugs) is operated by health insurance companies contracting with Medicare, you continue to pay the part B premium from your Social Security check plus you pay a premium to the health insurance company that varies depending on the plan you selected.
Although this answer varies with the individual's health and financial resources, the answer is almost always, "yes." And, if you have private health insurance, your private carrier will almost surely require you to take Medicare Part B (SMIB).
Medicare part A covers confinements: home health care, inpatient hospital stays, and skilled nursing facility stays. Medicare part B covers outpatient services (including outpatient hospital visits, or observation status). Medicare C refers to the combination of parts A and B under an Advantage Plan - a private health insurance company administering your Medicare benefits. Medicare part D is the drug plan.
Medicare Advantage Plans are health plan options (like an HMO or PPO) approved by Medicare and offered by private companies. These plans are part of Medicare and are sometimes called "Part C" or "MA Plans." Medicare pays a fixed amount for your care every month to the companies offering Medicare Advantage Plans. These companies must follow rules set by Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans provide your Medicare health coverage and usually Medicare drug coverage. They aren't supplemental insurance. For more information, see the Medicare and You 2009 book here: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
Medicare part B is considered supplemental insurance. It helps cover some of the costs not paid by regular Medicare coverage. Examples of this is ambulace rides, home health care and x-rays.
Medicare Advantage Plans are health plan options (like an HMO or PPO) approved by Medicare and offered by private companies. These plans are part of Medicare and are sometimes called "Part C" or "MA Plans." Medicare pays a fixed amount for your care every month to the companies offering Medicare Advantage Plans. These companies must follow rules set by Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans provide your Medicare health coverage and usually Medicare drug coverage. They aren't supplemental insurance. For more information, see the Medicare and You 2009 book here: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
Over 40 million Americans are covered by Medicare, the largest health insurance in the US. If you are 65 years and older or if you are younger with certain disabilities, you may be eligible for Medicare health insurance. However, if you have end stage renal disease which involves permanent kidney failure and require a kidney transplant or dialysis treatment, you may qualify for health insurance covered by Medicare, regardless of your age. The Medicare health plan covers two main areas, Hospital Insurance which is Part A and Medical Insurance, known as Part B. Both Medicare Parts are referred to as the Original Medicare Insurance and while most people who worked and contributed to Medicare taxes do not pay for Part A, the majority of persons covered by Medicare pay a monthly fee for the Part B. Hospital Insurance helps to provide coverage for part-time skilled nursing facilities, hospice and home health care services. Hospital inpatient care is also included, which involves hospitals that provide long-term care, critical access and rehabilitation facilities. Medical Insurance helps with the coverage for outpatient care and treatment by doctors as well as some preventative services. Once the services are covered by Medicare, Part B will pay 80% of the approved amount. Other health insurance programs covered by Medicare are managed by Medicare approved private companies. They are Part C, also called Medicare Advantage and Part D, which is Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage. Both of these plans include Parts A and B along with other benefits and for Part C, payment of a monthly premium is required. As a Medicare beneficiary, you have two choices of how you can get the senior health insurance. One method is to start with Part A and B (Original Medicare) and add Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) as well as a Supplemental Coverage such as Medigap. The other choice is to start with Medicare Advantage (Part C) and then add the Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D). However, you would not be able to add a Supplemental Insurance with this latter choice. If you need clarification or information about Medicare health insurance, contact the Social Security Administration or the medicare.gov website.