When to Sign Up for Medicare Insurance Services
Medicare is a national health insurance plan for people who are 65 or older. (Although the full retirement age for Social Security benefits is increasing, the age to qualify for Medicare remains 65.) People who are disabled or have permanent kidney failure can get Medicare if they are younger than 65.
Medicare has two parts—hospital insurance and medical insurance. Most people have both parts. Hospital insurance, sometimes called Part A, covers inpatient hospital care and certain follow-up care.
You already have paid for it as part of your Social Security taxes while you were working. Medical insurance, sometimes called Part B, pays for physicians’ services and some other services not covered by hospital insurance. Medical insurance is optional, and you must pay monthly premiums.
If you are already getting Social Security benefits when you turn 65, your Medicare starts automatically. If you are not getting Social Security, you should sign up for Medicare before your 65th birthday, even if you are not ready to retire. For more information, call us to ask for the publication, Medicare (Publication No. 05-10043).1-800-MEDICARE
Call 1-800-833-6436 (1-800-FED-INFO) to reach operators who speak English and Spanish who can answer just about any question regarding U.S. government benefits and services. This Includes information on the 4 Parts of Medicare, Part A (Hospitalization), Part B (Medical Insurance), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans), Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your health care.
Medicare has two parts—hospital insurance and medical insurance. Most people have both parts. Hospital insurance, sometimes called Part A, covers inpatient hospital care and certain follow-up care.
You already have paid for it as part of your Social Security taxes while you were working. Medical insurance, sometimes called Part B, pays for physicians’ services and some other services not covered by hospital insurance. Medical insurance is optional, and you must pay monthly premiums.
If you are already getting Social Security benefits when you turn 65, your Medicare starts automatically. If you are not getting Social Security, you should sign up for Medicare before your 65th birthday, even if you are not ready to retire. For more information, call us to ask for the publication, Medicare (Publication No. 05-10043).1-800-MEDICARE
Call 1-800-833-6436 (1-800-FED-INFO) to reach operators who speak English and Spanish who can answer just about any question regarding U.S. government benefits and services. This Includes information on the 4 Parts of Medicare, Part A (Hospitalization), Part B (Medical Insurance), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans), Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your health care.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Soon (December 7)
Medicare Supplemental Insurance extends coverage over healthcare costs that Medicare doesn’t cover. Different plans offer different amounts of coverage and the costs can vary substantially. Click here to find the best plan to fit your needs and get an actual quote.
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Benefits Estimator
If you have signed up for Medicare but not Social Security there is a retirement estimate and the Social Security Website which can provide immediate and personalized benefit estimates www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator
Average premium across all MA health insurance plans for 2015 is $62.69
According to the release of 2015 Medicare insurance data from CMS (analyzed by HealthPocket):
- The 2015 average premium is only 2% higher than the 2014 average premium of $61.69.
- The number of $0 Medicare Advantage plans in 2015 has decreased 19% since 2014.
- The average premium across all Medicare Part D drug plans in the United States for 2015 is $53.90.
- This is 1% lower than the 2014 average premium of $54.56.