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Breaking a Language Barrier to Enroll in Medicare

...Now she’s told she must pay a late penalty. Can she ask Social Security to reconsider, given she’s in this fix because of... More

Article | June 30, 2010

Should I Drop Part D if I Don’t Need Prescription Drugs?

...Part D plan? And if I do, what are the consequences later on if I want to re-enroll when I do need prescription drugs More

Article | November 3, 2011

Refusing Medicare Coverage Can Be Costly for Those on Disability Insurance Who Don’t Know the Rules

Ask Ms. Medicare: Refusing Medicare Coverage Can Be Costly for Those o... - AARP AARP...through disability—to enroll in Part B... More

Article | July 1, 2010

How Do I Get My Mother Enrolled in Medicare?

...I Get My Mother... Ask Ms. Medicare How Do I Get My Mother Enrolled in Medicare? Find out how to enroll late in Medicare and... More

Article | June 30, 2010

Which Federal Agency Will Answer My Medicare Question?

Ask Ms. Medicare: When to Contact SSA and When to Contact CMS - AARP Bulletin AARP Home » Health » Medicare & Medicaid » Which Federal Agency... More

Article | June 29, 2010

Coverage Under Spouse’s Employer

...this until she retires in 10 years. But if I don’t enroll in Medicare now, will I be penalized when I sign up after... More

Article | February 8, 2013

Medicare When Working Beyond 65

Do you need to enroll in Part B if you have health insurance from an employer More

Article | October 10, 2012

Medicare and Veterans' Health Coverage

...medical coverage from the Veterans Affairs health program. Do I need to enroll in Medicare as well when I turn 65 More

Article | May 2, 2012

Can You Be Penalized for Not Enrolling in Medicare?

...to qualify for Medicare when he reached 65, so he waited to enroll on my work record when I turned 65. Now he must pay... More

Article | January 12, 2011

Do I Need Medicare if I Have Retiree Health Benefits?

...retire at the end of the year, and fortunately my retiree benefits include medical and prescription drug insurance. Do I need to enroll in Medicare More

Article | June 29, 2010