Originally Posted by
Pamestique
So I turn 65 Feb 5, 2016. I am retiring from work December 2, 2015. My plan is to sign up for Medicare starting my birthday and then start taking SS March 1, 2016 maybe later (I get a pension from work). Just trying to figure out what I need to do...
My work is providing medical insurance.
My understanding it will be my supplemental coverage once I start receiving Medicare. I don't know if that means it will be my Part B or something else; need to check with Human Resources. I assume I just go into the SS website and select either the "original" plan or the "advantage" plan. I am thinking I don't need the "advantage" plan but can't figure out the comparisions. I called Medicare.gov and while the lady was very nice, she didn'tquite answer my questions. I would like to make sure I do everything right and choose the right plan... also did you all also sign up for Part D? Is that necessary?
Any "saged" advice is welcome!!!
You most likely don't need "advantage". I've been retired for 7 years (started SS at 63 and Medicare at 65) and never had an advantage plan.
What it means (red part above) is when you go to the doctor you tell them that Medicare is primary and the employer provided insurance is secondary. The doctor's billing people will take it from there.
Don't stress. Just enjoy all the time you'll have to ride.
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Last edited by RonH; 09-03-15 at 04:30 PM.