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Generally, Medicare is available for people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities and people with End Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant). Medicare has two parts, Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medicare Insurance). You are eligible for premium-free Part A if you are age 65 or older and you or your spouse worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years. You can get Part A at age 65 without having to pay premiums if:
You are receiving retirement benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board.
You are eligible to receive Social Security or Railroad benefits but you have not yet filed for them.
You or your spouse had Medicare-covered government employment.
If you (or your spouse) did not pay Medicare taxes while you worked, and you are age 65 or older and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, you may be able to buy Part A. If you are under age 65, you can get Part A without having to pay premiums if:
You have been entitled to Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits for 24 months. (Note: If you have Lou Gehrig's disease, your Medicare benefits begin the first month you get disability benefits.)
You are a kidney dialysis or kidney transplant patient.
While most people do not have to pay a premium for Part A, everyone must pay for Part B if they want it. This monthly premium is deducted from your Social Security, Railroad Retirement, or Civil Service Retirement check. If you do not get any of these payments, Medicare sends you a bill for your Part B premium every 3 months.
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Who is eligible for Medicare part d?
Anyone who has Medicare Part B.
You are 53 and on ssi do you qualify for Medicare also?
To be eligible for Medicare under the age of 65 you need to be disabled for a consecutive 24 months. On the 25 month of disability you will get Medicare Part A and be eligible to enroll in Part B. At any age, if you are diagnosed with ESRD (end stage renal disease) you will receive Medicare benefits. At any age, if you are diagnised with Lou Gehrig's disease you will receive Medicare benefits.
Which third party plan do Dual Eligible receive prescription drug benefits under?
medicare part D
Are you eligible for Medicare part d if have a T after Medicare?
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
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.
What does a current contribution to Medicare in the form of employee Medicare taxes make free to eligible employees when they retire?
Part A of Medicare that is hospital insurance.
If you qualify for Social Security which Medicare benefit do you get for free?
Hospital insurance (Part A)Most people age 65 or older who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States are eligible for free Medicare hospital insurance (Part A). You are eligible at age 65 if:You receive or are eligible to receive Social Security benefits; orYou receive or are eligible to receive railroad retirement benefits; orYou or your spouse (living or deceased, including divorced spouses) worked long enough in a government job where Medicare taxes were paid; orYou are the dependent parent of a fully insured deceased child.If you do not meet these requirements, you may be able to get Medicare hospital insurance by paying a monthly premium. Usually, you can sign up for this hospital insurance only during designated enrollment periods.NOTE: Even though the full retirement age is no longer 65, you should sign up for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday.
Can medicare eligible retirees for part a and b choose to go to any hospital?
Yes, any hospital that will accept Medicare payment.
How can I know if my mother is eligible for Medicare part d?
To determine if your mother is eligible for Medicare Part D, you can review the general eligibility criteria. Most individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part A or Part B are also eligible for Part D. Additionally, she must live in the plan's service area and not already have prescription drug coverage that is deemed creditable. It is recommended to contact the Social Security Administration or Medicare directly to confirm her eligibility and discuss specific details for her situation.
Who is eligible for Medicare?
how old do you have to be for medicare coverage?
Identify the Medicare part with this coverage: "Automatic Coverage"?
Part ACh.1, pg.5:"Beneficiaries are automatically eligible for Part A..."
Is it true medicare part A and B are provided free of charge for qualifying individuals?
True Medicare Part A is free for most persons. Medicaid will cover Medicare A & B premiums, as well as deductibles and copayments, for individuals with little or no income/assets who are Medicare eligible.
