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It usually means that the person did not qualify for Medicare benefits themselves by paying into the system for 40 quarters. Ex. Wife stayed home raising kids, and her husband worked for years. When she turns 65, she will qualify under her husband, and her medicare ID # will be her husband's social security # with the letter B following. The husband will have his social# with the letter A following.

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This indicates you are enrolled into the Medicare Part B....which pays for physcian services and durable medical equipment.

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Q: What does the b in Medicare number mean?
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