I'm turning 65 next month and I am currently receiving Medicaid. I've read that there is a thing called "dual eligibility" and that I should be able to receive both Medicaid and Medicare simultaneously. The problem is that I have not been able to find out the proper way of going about this. Any suggestions?
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How To Sign Up For Medicare While Receiving Medicaid?
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You should have been automatically enrolled in Medicare if you are currently receiving SS benefits and should have already received your Medicare card with your Medicare number. If you are receiving SS benefits and have not yet received your card, call 1-800-MEDICARE to let them know.
If you are not receiving SS benefits, you need to manually enroll in Medicare ASAP because it starts December 1 if you were born in December. You can enroll by calling the same number or enroll online at Medicare.gov.
Once you have your Medicare number, call your state Medicaid agency and ask if you can also remain on Medicaid as dual eligible. If you are currently on Medicaid through the ACA Marketplace, you may not qualify as dual eligible because the ACA only looks at income, not assets.
If you do not qualify as dual eligible, there are also "Extra Help" programs called Medicare Savings Programs. You enroll in these through the state Medicaid agency, also.
Medicare Savings Programs: https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/get-help-paying-costs/medicare-savings-programs
If you are not receiving SS benefits, you need to manually enroll in Medicare ASAP because it starts December 1 if you were born in December. You can enroll by calling the same number or enroll online at Medicare.gov.
Once you have your Medicare number, call your state Medicaid agency and ask if you can also remain on Medicaid as dual eligible. If you are currently on Medicaid through the ACA Marketplace, you may not qualify as dual eligible because the ACA only looks at income, not assets.
If you do not qualify as dual eligible, there are also "Extra Help" programs called Medicare Savings Programs. You enroll in these through the state Medicaid agency, also.
Medicare Savings Programs: https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/get-help-paying-costs/medicare-savings-programs
Thanks for the information. I am not receiving SS benefits and will not be applying until I'm 66. When I apply for Medicare should I enroll in Medicare Part B?You should have been automatically enrolled in Medicare if you are currently receiving SS benefits and should have already received your Medicare card with your Medicare number. If you are receiving SS benefits and have not yet received your card, call 1-800-MEDICARE to let them know.
If you are not receiving SS benefits, you need to manually enroll in Medicare ASAP because it starts December 1 if you were born in December. You can enroll by calling the same number or enroll online at Medicare.gov.
Once you have your Medicare number, call your state Medicaid agency and ask if you can also remain on Medicaid as dual eligible. If you are currently on Medicaid through the ACA Marketplace, you may not qualify as dual eligible because the ACA only looks at income, not assets.
If you do not qualify as dual eligible, there are also "Extra Help" programs called Medicare Savings Programs. You enroll in these through the state Medicaid agency, also.
Medicare Savings Programs: https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/get-help-paying-costs/medicare-savings-programs
Yes, you need to enroll in both Medicare Part A and B.Thanks for the information. I am not receiving SS benefits and will not be applying until I'm 66. When I apply for Medicare should I enroll in Medicare Part B?