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Linda Brandwin, R.N.

Linda Brandwin is a registered nurse and a medical billing and claims specialist. For the past 10 years she has worked directly with insurance companies to give advice and guidance to the health care consumer.

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How do I enroll in Medicare?
Nov. 14, 2003

Q: I have private medical insurance now. How do I go about changing this if I want Medicare instead?

 

A: Medicare has different enrollment periods depending on your specific circumstances. If you did not sign up for Medicare benefits when you turned 65 there is a specific General enrollment period. Call your local social security office to confirm the dates. It is also possible that the cost for Part B coverage may be higher if you did not take Part B when you were eligible. However, there are exceptions to this. Your social security office will be able to help you.

There are Special enrollment periods to sign up for Medicare if you are still working and have coverage through your employment, if your employer plan coverage ends or your employment ends or if you are disabled and working. Your Medicare premiums would not be higher under these circumstances.

Again, call your local social security office. They have all of the information including eligibility rules and will guide you through the process of obtaining Medicare coverage.



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