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Is Medicare mandatory as a veteran with VA benefits?
yes, once the widow of a serviceman reaches age 65, she must take part in medicare, as the tricare medical care becomes the 2nd payer, after medicare
What is the age limit for Medicare?
Medicare is a health insurance program for:people age 65 or older,people under age 65 with certain disabilities
What age does Medicare become primary?
Medicare is health insurance for people age 65 or older, under age 65 with certain disabilities, and any age with End-Stage Renal Disease.
When you are 65 and get on Medicare can your wife also be on Medicare even if she is not 65?
One thing to remember about Medicare is that it is an individual plan. If you are on Medicare due to disability, that is your Medicare plan alone and your spouse would need to qualify on her own. Unless she has certain disabilities, your spouse would need to be turning 65 to qualify for Medicare. Check the link below to see about eligibility: http://www.medicare.gov/MedicareEligibility/home.asp?version=default&browser=IE%7C7%7CWindows+Vista&language=English
Who is the federal health insurance provided to people age 65 and over is called?
The federal health insurance provided to people age 65 and over is called Medicare.
What age did Medicare start in 1990?
Same as always: 65.
Does medicare pay for dialysis in patients under age 65?
yes
Does one get medicare benefits automatically at age 65?
Medicare is not automatic. One should file an application 2-3 months prior to age 65.
When did Medicare deductions become mandatory?
Medicare deductions became mandatory with the establishment of the Medicare program in 1965. Specifically, the program was enacted under the Social Security Amendments of 1965, which created Medicare as a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 and older. As a result, payroll taxes began to be deducted from workers' earnings to fund Medicare, making these deductions a requirement for eligible workers.
What plans do you have for men over 65 with medicare plan A and B?
Answers.com has no Medicare plans for the general public of any age.
You took early widow benefits at age 60 when will be eligible for medicare?
65
Is there a penalty for applying for Medicare after age 65?
Yes - see related link.
