Can I Get Medicare After Retiring And Taking Early Social Security?
Can I enroll in Medicare if I claim Social Security retirement benefits at age 62
Generally speaking, no. You can only enroll in Medicare at age 62 if you meet one of these criteria: You have been on (SSDI) for at least two years. You are on SSDI because you suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. (The two-year requirement is waived in this case.) You suffer from end-stage renal disease. Otherwise, your for Medicare begins three months before the month of your 65th birthday. For example, if you turn 65 on July 4, 2022, the enrollment window opens on April 1. If you are receiving Social Security benefits, the Social Security Administration, which , will send you an and your Medicare card at the start of the sign-up period. You’ll be in Medicare Part A (hospitalization) and Part B (standard health insurance) in the month you turn 65. In the meantime, consider looking into to bridge the gap until you are Medicare-eligible. Depending on your financial and marital situation, these might include Medicaid, private insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace or coverage through a spouse's workplace plan. Keep in mind br
If you are when you turn 65, you will need to . You can do so , by phone at 800-772-1213, or by visiting your . Local offices after being closed to walk-in traffic for more than two years due to the , but Social Security recommends calling in advance and scheduling an appointment to avoid long waits. Updated April 7, 2022 More on Social Security and Medicare
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