Deduction from SS payment

[Flavio]

Medicare is now deducted from my Social Security monthly payment. Does this mean I am now covered under Medicare? Will I get some sort of card?

 

[Mack]

Medicare is now deducted from my Social Security monthly payment. Does this mean I am now covered under Medicare? Will I get some sort of card?

If you did not enroll in Medicare then you were automatically enrolled in Part A only (hospital part) only. You need to enroll in part B in order for normal Doctor visits, tests, etc. You need to go ahead and enroll in Part B right away because you only have a limited time to do so without penalty.

You should get a Medicare card in the mail.

 

[MBSC]

Medicare is now deducted from my Social Security monthly payment. Does this mean I am now covered under Medicare? Will I get some sort of card?

If you did not enroll in Medicare then you were automatically enrolled in Part A only (hospital part) only. You need to enroll in part B in order for normal Doctor visits, tests, etc. You need to go ahead and enroll in Part B right away because you only have a limited time to do so without penalty.

You should get a Medicare card in the mail.

There is usually no cost for Part A for most people. If you were already receiving SS benefits, you are generally automatically enrolled in both Part A and B and the deduction is the cost of Part B. You should have received your Medicare card three months before the first deduction. You should contact Medicare if you do not have the card.

You need to decide on a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Part D drug coverage plan. You may want to contact a local insurance agent to help you with these.

I'm already getting benefits from Social Security:

In most cases, you'll automatically get Part A and Part B starting the first day of the month you turn 65. If your birthday is on the first day of the month, Part A and Part B will start the first day of the prior month.

If you're automatically enrolled, you'll get your red, white, and blue Medicare card in the mail 3 months before your 65th birthday.

Reference: https://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-ch...n-up-for-part-a-and-part-b.html#collapse-3098

 

[Mack]

Thanks MBSC for clarifying, you are correct. I had brain fog when I replied.