Anyone who does not have Medicare Part A and/or Part B cannot enroll in a standalone Part d plan.
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If you have enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, other than a PFFS plan you cannot enroll in a stand alone part d plan.
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If you are outside the enrollment periods of November 15th - December 31st of each year you cannot enroll without a special election period.
Usually your private plan will expect you to enroll in SMIB.
Employees of an organization that offers a cafeteria plan are typically eligible to enroll, provided they meet certain criteria set by the employer. Common eligibility requirements may include being a full-time employee, completing a probationary period, or being in a specific job classification. Some employers may also impose age or service requirements. Ultimately, the specific eligibility criteria depend on the employer's plan design.
If you have Medicare Part A or B you should be eligible for a drug plan. You can check with Medicare to make sure and tto sign up. 1800MEDICARE
You can typically enroll in a 401k plan when you start a new job or during your company's open enrollment period.
You have a choice to stay in your employer's plan or join Medicare. When you do stop working and lose your group health plan, make sure you enroll in Medicare within 8 months. You could also enroll in Medicare Part A (hospital coverage), and postpone enrolling in Part B (physician coverage) until you are done with your group health plan. Part A does not cost you a monthly premium. You would be over-insured, but the Part A benefit is available to you at age 65, whether you have other coverage or not.
No, you cannot enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) without being enrolled in a qualified medical plan.
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Each state has one or more 529 plan managers that can enroll you. You can also enroll with a financial advisor who has completed the necessary state paperwork.
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.
No, you will not lose your Medicare and supplemental insurance if you do not enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. You can choose to stay with Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) and maintain your supplemental insurance (Medigap). However, if you opt for a Medicare Advantage plan, you generally cannot have both at the same time. It's important to review your options and coverage to ensure you make the best choice for your healthcare needs.
To switch from an FSA to an HSA mid-year, you must first exhaust your FSA funds or be eligible for a qualifying event. Once eligible, you can enroll in an HSA-compatible health plan and open an HSA account. Be sure to follow IRS guidelines and notify your employer of the change.
In noncontributory group health plans, all eligible employees must be covered, meaning that the employer pays the entire premium without requiring contributions from employees. Typically, to meet the minimum participation requirements, at least 70% of eligible employees need to enroll in the plan. However, specific requirements can vary based on state regulations and the terms of the health plan itself. Always check the specific guidelines outlined in the plan documents or consult with a benefits advisor for precise details.