PSA-65 year olds (Medicare Part A)---Remember to Sign up!
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Anonymous
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Part A (Hospital Insurance) costs. $0 for most people (because they or a spouse paid Medicare taxes long enough while working - generally at least 10 years). If you get Medicare earlier than age 65, you won't pay a Part A premium.
Must sign up when you are 65 years old to avoid fee! |
Anonymous
| Thanks |
Anonymous
| I’m a little more than a decade away from this. Could you explain the situation to me like I’m five so that I have a chance of remembering this when I’m older? |
Anonymous
| Does this apply to federal government retirees? |
Anonymous
Yes |
Anonymous
| ^ Thanks! |
Anonymous
| The Medicare website explains this: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/medicare-costs/avoid-penalties |
Anonymous
| So if you save the government a couples of not covering you, you are penalized? That seems bonkers. And it isn’t a small amount. Geez. |
Anonymous
| ^^ … a couple years of not covering you … |
Anonymous
Agree. And while I appreciate the safety net, navigating Medicare seems to be like it's going to be a complete nightmare. How do ppl do it? I'm about a decade away and even just the link posted was overwhelming to me. |
Anonymous
| When you're turning 65, to shiphelp.org and find the SHIP office for your state. Someone will talk you through everything and help you with all the details. |
Anonymous
| Is there a "Medicare for Dummies" primer? |
Anonymous
| Medicare is basically a new language. No more “family” coverage like when you are employed. Do yourself a favor and start educating yourself 6 months BEFORE you have to make a decision. This way, you can ask your friends and family members what choices they made and why. |
Anonymous
When Republicans win there will be no Medicare. No worries Americans are stupid they will vote in Republicans. |
Anonymous
How do you have a job and not know this? |