Something is really wrong with our system of government when we need to watch youtube videos and spend hours researching just in order to enroll in medicare. It's ridiculous. Thanks for the video and enlightening me on what I have to look forward to. Nothing should be this complicated, or this expensive.
We pay social security for decades to end up paying more after we retire it's not only ridiculous but also a corrupt system. It should be free after paying for so many years , I'm so glad I have my plan B, meaning leaving the country after I retire.
.........beause most of us will be old by the time we apply for Medicare. It's one way that they can screw as up specially between choosing the traditional vs Advantage plan.
I am so glad my mom found a good healthcare agent to help her with all of this. Find a healthcare agent that offer no-cost consultations in your area to help navigate all of the plans.
I need help, PLEASE. need to pick an insurance plan for my mom soon, and have no idea what is going on. Please tell me where to start? Is there an honest broker, company to get information and/or sing up with? I REALLY, really appreciate your help as I am so lost in this complicated world of Medicare.
@ Look up a healthcare agent in your area, they’ll handle it for you/her free of charge. The government must pay them or someone does, but its free help for her.
Within 24 hours, someone reached out to me and was able to answer my questions about Medicare. Your agent, Jaqueline, was excellent. Thank you for what you do!
The info CAN be found on Medicare and SSA websites. But it takes a LOT of digging. This is GREAT info in a short time - Thank You! Here's an interesting Medicare TRAP - STOP contributing to your HSA at least 6 months before you sign up for Medicare (for those over 65 by 6 months or more). If you get a voluntary retirement proposal (with nice benefits) that compel you to retire "a little" early and instantly lose your creditable Med Insurance, well, that's my situation. Or maybe you are part of a "Reduction In Forces (RIFF)" or whatever they call them today. Seems the Medicare TRAP forces you to pay a penalty for either your HSA contributions or your Plan D. Must figure that out, not sure there is a way to avoid some kind of penalty/theft.
At 3:36 im really really confused. How is that you can’t even sign up for medicare until the first day of the month that you turn 65 but at 3:36 she says you can be penalized if you don’t sign up 3 months before you turn 65. That doesn’t make sense. How can both of these statements be true? Can someone please explain why would the 3 month penalty apply before you turn 65 if you can’t even sign up until the 1st day of the month that you turn 65? I would appreciate greatly if anyone can explain this. Thx in advance.
Best advice or suggestions for Vision, Hearing & Dental. These are the black holes for seniors. As always we rely on you and your group for guidance. Thank You
@@km-bo3zx Hind sight is 20/20, eh? Great advice... if you are still working. Doesn't really help if you are no longer working and unable to put money into an HSA.
I did not take part D when I first signed up due to my ss being so small. Well, I didn't know that you either take it or they will take it from you as a penalty!!!!! Now at 70 I have to get a FT job to make up for the extra. What a joke this medicare system is.
We were considering this also partly because we try not to take medicines but if anything big happens we may have to. Can you explain that better? If you don't mind. How much do they take and why do they take it?
@carda5967 My penalty for not signing up for prescriptions is somewhere between $1thousand and $3thousand depending who calls me over the psst 3 years to insist that I give them my credit card number and pay them off. I have no idea who to believe.
Thank you for your very clear, current explanation of how the different parts of Medicare work. I followed up with Abt Insurance to get answers to more of my questions. The associate handled all of my inquiries and set me up with a Medicare Advantage plan with a major insurer. This was definitely the best solution for me (just turned 65 in 2/23). I highly recommend going to Abt Insurance for answers to your Medicare questions. Relax! This call is free, unthreatening and will help you decide which Medicare plan is right for you!!! Abt Insurance: Thank you for your videos and your professional consultation!
Thank you very very much! that was fantastic, I feel like I finally have a basic understanding which I have been trying to grasp and you finally succeeded. thank you!
Stephanie, thank you for your channel and a really informative video that succinctly explained Medicare basics...which, as you know, can be very confusing. As a former FNP, with an MPH, MBA, and doctorate, even I have found all the Medicare info to be rather daunting...but then, I just diagnosed/treated and didn't deal with the insurance. Fortunately, at least I have a good foundation on which to build this new info, and you did a great job explaining things, including several things about which I had no clue. As noted, I've subscribed to your channel, given a "thumbs-up", and after watching several of your other videos and reading a bit, I WILL be contacting your agency so that I can make an informed choice this month. Thanks again; all the best!
Thank you for sharing all this great information in an easy-to-understand presentation. I've started to look into this for my parents, and it's been so overwhelming. Love that you are so responsive in the comments. You're helping tons of people! I'll be sure to call your offices when it comes time for my parents to sign up for an advantage plan. TYSM!
I really liked this presentation and your style of delivery in the video. I turn 65 on September 18th of this year and am just starting the process of educating myself leading up to making a decision about Medicare and which plan or plans to choose. A little more complicated in my case in that I am self-employed in my own business, and will continue in that for the foreseeable future. I also have current coverage through Covered Calif. and Kaiser Permanente, so have to sort out whether to continue that and have my Medicare managed through that plan and provider, or just change completely over to Medicare without that coverage. What a journey of self-education, lol...
@AbtInsuranceAgency, Thank you SO MUCH Stephanie for your clear explanations of this stuff. Your excellent grasp of the subject matter and the ability to convey that clearly is so helpful. Really appreciate the work you do here - have shared your info with quite a few friends and they've all appreciated it as well.
The government doesn't give us enough education/ information. Second, insurance companies call us every day for sale, but they are laying information. they only need to be sold. 3 thank you for your valuable information.
@@AbtInsuranceAgencyI will be 64 soon and would like to consult with someone about Medicare. I also have a disabled son who is in Medicaid. Much to consider here.
Remaining parts c and d? I thought a and d would remain. C is a, b, and d bundled. So if you already had b, then c (a/b/d) would not remain-- a and d would remain
Thanks for the information on this video. I'm a former civilian Federal Government employee and just turned 64. Given the scope of my current insurance coverage, I'm trying to determine the necessity/value of enrolling in Medicare at all. Even if I enroll in Medicare Advantage and the gov't covers my Part B premiums, what am I gaining? I'm sure a lot of former feds have the same question. Thanks again.
Typically federal retiree insurance will act as your secondary insurance, so most folks will opt out of enrolling in an Advantage Plan or a Medigap plan.
How will recent changes to Medicare's prescription drug coverage impact seniors' out-of-pocket expenses?How is the current administration balancing the need for disaster relief funding with the financial sustainability of Medicare?
How about covering how Fulltime rvers traveling the country should attack Medicare. I realize overall it's a small group but in reality, it's a large group.
Online Medicare form doesn't list part A anywhere on the page, that was a little confusing because I thought I had to select it. Maybe you covered this in a prior video I missed.
If I am in a higher income bracket according to my tax return from two years ago versus what my income actually is for the current 2023 year, when is the right time to send in Form SSA-44 to my local Social Security office in order to potentially reduce my IRMAA upcharge for the current year? Also, what are the specific types of documentation that the SSA normally accepts as proof of your lower income during the current 2023 year? Thanks so much for any insight you can provide, Stephanie! Your UA-cam videos are extremely helpful to someone who is about to go on Medicare like me!! 😊
Thank you for this helpful video. Please confirm that there's no need to apply for Medicare Part A if at 65 I am still employed at a big company with more than 20 employees then once I actually retire at a later age, I can apply for both Part A and Part B at the same time at that time. Thanks!
I fall under this category as well. Do I need to do anything letting them know I or my spouse is still working past the age of 65 so I’m not automatically enrolled?
I am a veteran with part A but my have to get B or Advantage plan. Is that to much coverage. I’m in 69 in good health and needing to make a choice. My last day of work is 12/20/24 with work medical coverage
Thank you! Thank you! My husband is turning 65, still working but getting health insurance through me, I got mine through my company. Can he delay enrollment without penalty?
Did you find out about this? When I looked it up it said there was a penalty but when I did the math it was maybe 10 or $15 a month added for each year you delay. I don't know if I'm correct on that I'm just trying to figure this out but it seemed like it might have been worth it to delay if you're making money. Of course if you have insurance I don't think they penalize you. Still I'm not not positive on anything.
So when turning 65 and still working and paying for medical insurance thru work [large federal agencies] a person can switch to Medicare if Medicare is cheaper?
Hello, I am 70 and currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits and not working and covered under my wife’s health insurance, do I have to sign up for anything other than part a ? The big question though is when will it make sense getting Medicare and will it help and save money because of many health issues ?
Hi I watch your youtube vedio regularly. Appreciate what you are doing for seniors. I have a quick question. I am 68.5 years old and still full time employee with my wife in my companies health plan. Company has more then 300 employees. Monthly premium for both of us including drugs, vision and dental is $162 per week. Its a comprehensive plan. My wife is 10 years younger then me. Can i join free advantage plan while keeping the companies . How often can i change the plan from advantage to medigap or vice versaa. Thanks
In this situation it makes sense for you to delay Medicare altogether while you remain on this coverage. When you are ready to drop this employer plan then you can enroll in Medicare and then choose to get an Advantage Plan or a Medigap Plan!
Hello, I am a federal employee and will turn 65 in Feb 2025. I currently have Blue Cross Blue Shield low option insurance, and paid around $500/month premium and paid around $50/month for a federal dental insurance plan for Wife and I, and will pay the same premiums after retirement in 2026. Should I take the Medicare free part A, and keep my current Blue Cross Blue Shield low option health insurance into retirement or drop the Blue Cross Blue Shield and buy the Medicare part B, C, D? I don't know the cost vs benefit of both. Thanks in advance for your help and great video!
OK, thanks… wow I can see why seniors are so confused…. Everyone says that advantage replaces classic Medicare A and B… which in my mind leaves the distinct impression that you would no longer pay for the prior B and instead, you would be paying for the new policy B. I think they should stop saying it replaces it.!! because in actuality it doesn’t. It modifies and supplements the traditional A/B
Seems like if a person is new to Medicare it would make sense to buy a supplemental instead of an advantage plan. Because you could always go back to an advantage plan later if you wanted to. But if you start with an advantage plan number one you won’t get to choose your own doctor and networks… you’ll be penalized for pre-existing conditions later on in moving over to a supplemental plan. ??
i need more information in regards to Part B--D. I heard on this video that i should have medicare already by the 1st of the month when I'm turning 65 ? i did applied previously, but my records still showing pending- don't know pending for what. Also that i need to pay for medicare part B but at the beginning of the video says Part A and B are free. Confusion here!! How can i get all these answers and more understanding before i get penalized.
Sorry I still don’t understand ( due to my situation). When I retired, I moved out of the country. I KNEW. I would never return long term to the USA. I refused sign up for any medical coverage and I believe, if I have to pay, I only have what I am forced ti pay. I was sent a letter saying i may get a rebate on Part B. Do you know how I am supposed to know what applies to me? Thanks. BTW I retired 5.5 years ago.
I will be 65 on July 2024,, I am retired from the Federal Goverment. I will get Medicare A,, and also B. I am thinking of getting part D, since the Federal government will continue to help me pay my Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate Health Insurance in Puerto Rico which is called TRIPLE S. Is that a good idea????
@@AMC-eq3jr WRONG. We need the same national healthcare every other industrialized country has, which is free. Medicare costs $175 a month for one person, and you still have to have a for-profit insurance company involved. Families can't afford that. But in this capitalist hellhole we're never going to get national healthcare. Since we have to work with the devil, at least Humana is free and provides consumer advocacy.
@@AMC-eq3jr WRONG. National healthcare like every other industrialized country has is much better. Medicare costs $175 a month for one person. Families can't afford that. Profit has no place in either healthcare or education.
The delaying medicare because of employer coverage (>20 etc) also applies if your spouse is the one working, right? So long as you are covered under his or her plan?
My wife turned 65 in February of 2023. Luckily, I was able to enroll her in time to not get penalized for late enrollment. But at the time I didn't know anything about Medicare. Everything's been fine since February but now I'm beginning to worry about going forward. After watching multiple videos, I'm sure I need a supplemental plan but now I'm wondering if it's too late to enroll her in one. How hard is it to enroll her at this point?
If you are retired, but still have healthcare through your employer do you still sign up for part B? They have PPO's (too expensive for me) HMO's and a Group Senior Advantage plan. They say I have to switch from a regular employee group plan, to a Medicare plan. If you sign up for the Senior Advantage, can you later change to a PPO or HMO or a medigap plan? They have more than 20 employees.
If you are involuntarily losing employer/retiree coverage (because your plan gets changed or cancelled on you), then you have a Guaranteed Issue right to purchase a Medigap Plan without medical underwriting. You can also enroll in an Advantage Plan if you lose employer/retiree coverage. I hope this helps!
@@AbtInsuranceAgency Thank you. I found out today that they were being a bit deceptive to try to get me to sign up for a Senior Advantage plan that would be much less expensive for them, but more for me. The plan I am on is full coverage, and is less quite a bit less expensive since I have a locked in rate. My confusion came from that it seems. I will have to go on Medicare in a couple of years, and will definitely keep you in mind.
I have a question for you about a married couple. The wife is retired on disability and the husband is still working. She is 71 and he is 66. They were told that she could not get on medicare because he was working and was paying for health insurance through his work. When he retires in January of 2024 will they both be able to apply for medicare without a penalty?
I'm still working full time and have insurance through my employer. I signed up for parts a&b thinking I would switch to Medicare, but it wasn't approved in time for me to drop my insurance through work. Is it correct that I can wait to sign up for medigap until I no longer have my insurance through work? Will it cause problems later if I sign up for part d now? I get a better price for insulin with part d. I just want to wait to sign up for medigap.
@AbtInsuranceAgency thank you for your reply From what I read, they consider my insurance through work as primary. Letting me drop my insurance, I don't know if they will allow that. They will help you transition to Medicare, but I'm afraid they will push an advantage plan. Having to pay 20% for my husband's oxygen would make an advantage plan a disadvantage plan.
Hi, your video was very helpful. If my spouse has insurance that covers me and I still work full time, does that allow me to delay signing up for A and B. I turn 65 in January. Thanks! Mitchell
Is your spouse actively employed and you are covered under their employer health plan? Then yes you can delay enrolling in Medicare Parts A and B without penalty!
What does it mean if someone chooses Humana Managed Care for their Medicare benefits? Do you know what this does this cover and what it does not cover?
I plan to retire in May. I am going to enroll in Medicare Part A, as my husband will continue to work and carry insurance for me. Do you think that is a good idea, then I would not need to obtain Part B or a managed Medicare at this time? We plan to move out of state and I don't know what the common insurance carriers will be in our new area that are good. Any suggestions?
Sounds like you’re on the right track - delay Part B until your husband stops working, as long as his work insurance is pretty low cost good coverage for you! Then give us a call 😊
I turn 65 this August. I work in IT my brain is super sharp I do 500 situps a day 20 minutes olyptical a day don't drink don't smoke and I'm still fin lost!!! So now I'm supposed to find some financial shark who just might steal me blind. And I'm one of the sharp ones! What about the poor old people that are scammed and taken advantage of every day? What has society come to? This is an outrage! I've watched video after video and I'm still not certain of my best path. And I'm certainly not going to pay for someone who may or may not help me.
Good morning, great video. Can I delay Part D (prescription) if I currently have it at work and plan on working past 65? In other words, is Plan D treated just like Plans A&B where I don't have to enroll at 65 if I'm still working but can then enroll on all 3 when I do decide to retire? Thank you!
My wife will turn 65 in November of this year (2024), she just recieved (today 10/10/24) the letter from Social Security tell her that she will be getting charged for Part B next month in Nov. and if she wants to appeal it she has 60 days from the date on the letter to do so. In the meantime they will be deducting approximately $174 which she will not get back after she cancells, how can they get away with that when she never consented to be covered by Part B, THIS IS SO INFURIATING. And to top it off the letter says she has to contact them by writing a letter, I can cus but I will refrain from doing so. Oh yeah, did I mention that she is on Social Security Disability, how does that work.
Hello I have health insurance thru my employer until im 65. If I go on my husbands health insurance as he is younger . Do i have to enroll in Part A ? I believe we have to enroll in A if true can I defer part B and D. ? Also i may be eligible for 1199 union benefit fund covers half of part B should then I still enroll in part B C D ? Thank you.
You can delay all Parts of Medicare if you are actively working and covered on an employer plan or if your spouse is actively working and you are covered on their plan!
I'm 45 years old who has medicare insurance I think I'm paying 200$ a month for Medicare. I want to cancel part b because I need that money so badly. If I cancel Medicare part b for 15 years until I reach 60 how much will my monthly premium be after all that time of not having part b
Something is really wrong with our system of government when we need to watch youtube videos and spend hours researching just in order to enroll in medicare. It's ridiculous. Thanks for the video and enlightening me on what I have to look forward to. Nothing should be this complicated, or this expensive.
Amen, our insurance is not designed for consumer to understand unfortunately.
We pay social security for decades to end up paying more after we retire it's not only ridiculous but also a corrupt system. It should be free after paying for so many years , I'm so glad I have my plan B, meaning leaving the country after I retire.
.........beause most of us will be old by the time we apply for Medicare. It's one way that they can screw as up specially between choosing the traditional vs Advantage plan.
So agree. Egregious.
Welcome to America, Land of the Free. LOL.
I am so glad my mom found a good healthcare agent to help her with all of this. Find a healthcare agent that offer no-cost consultations in your area to help navigate all of the plans.
@@angiej509 Thats what I ended up doing. She gave me my choices for the Part G and cost comparisons. Easiest way to go.
I need help, PLEASE.
need to pick an insurance plan for my mom soon, and have no idea what is going on. Please tell me where to start? Is there an honest broker, company to get information and/or sing up with? I REALLY, really appreciate your help as I am so lost in this complicated world of Medicare.
@ Look up a healthcare agent in your area, they’ll handle it for you/her free of charge. The government must pay them or someone does, but its free help for her.
Hello, Im currently studying for my medicare exam and I wanted to say thank you for the content. Medicare is confusing!
Within 24 hours, someone reached out to me and was able to answer my questions about Medicare. Your agent, Jaqueline, was excellent. Thank you for what you do!
Thank you for giving us a call!
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The info CAN be found on Medicare and SSA websites. But it takes a LOT of digging. This is GREAT info in a short time - Thank You! Here's an interesting Medicare TRAP - STOP contributing to your HSA at least 6 months before you sign up for Medicare (for those over 65 by 6 months or more). If you get a voluntary retirement proposal (with nice benefits) that compel you to retire "a little" early and instantly lose your creditable Med Insurance, well, that's my situation. Or maybe you are part of a "Reduction In Forces (RIFF)" or whatever they call them today. Seems the Medicare TRAP forces you to pay a penalty for either your HSA contributions or your Plan D. Must figure that out, not sure there is a way to avoid some kind of penalty/theft.
Kamala Harris’s Medicare for All solves the problem.
At 3:36 im really really confused. How is that you can’t even sign up for medicare until the first day of the month that you turn 65 but at 3:36 she says you can be penalized if you don’t sign up 3 months before you turn 65. That doesn’t make sense. How can both of these statements be true? Can someone please explain why would the 3 month penalty apply before you turn 65 if you can’t even sign up until the 1st day of the month that you turn 65? I would appreciate greatly if anyone can explain this. Thx in advance.
Best advice or suggestions for Vision, Hearing & Dental.
These are the black holes for seniors.
As always we rely on you and your group for guidance. Thank You
Put money into an HSA.
If you are on Medicare I do not believe you can contribute to a HSA.
@@keithward2565 That is correct and is why you should have been doing it during your work years!
@@km-bo3zx Hind sight is 20/20, eh? Great advice... if you are still working. Doesn't really help if you are no longer working and unable to put money into an HSA.
I did not take part D when I first signed up due to my ss being so small. Well, I didn't know that you either take it or they will take it from you as a penalty!!!!! Now at 70 I have to get a FT job to make up for the extra. What a joke this medicare system is.
We were considering this also partly because we try not to take medicines but if anything big happens we may have to. Can you explain that better? If you don't mind. How much do they take and why do they take it?
@carda5967 My penalty for not signing up for prescriptions is somewhere between $1thousand and $3thousand depending who calls me over the psst 3 years to insist that I give them my credit card number and pay them off. I have no idea who to believe.
Thank you for your very clear, current explanation of how the different parts of Medicare work. I followed up with Abt Insurance to get answers to more of my questions. The associate handled all of my inquiries and set me up with a Medicare Advantage plan with a major insurer. This was definitely the best solution for me (just turned 65 in 2/23). I highly recommend going to Abt Insurance for answers to your Medicare questions. Relax! This call is free, unthreatening and will help you decide which Medicare plan is right for you!!! Abt Insurance: Thank you for your videos and your professional consultation!
Wow, thank you for taking the time to leave this comment! We are thrilled to have been able to help you.
Thank you for taking the stress out of moving to Medicare.
Kamala Harris’s MEDICARE for ALL human beings - more humane.
Great info,still a little overwhelmed, but I'm still currently employed with insurance. thank you for including this information.
Thank you very very much! that was fantastic, I feel like I finally have a basic understanding which I have been trying to grasp and you finally succeeded. thank you!
Stephanie, thank you for your channel and a really informative video that succinctly explained Medicare basics...which, as you know, can be very confusing. As a former FNP, with an MPH, MBA, and doctorate, even I have found all the Medicare info to be rather daunting...but then, I just diagnosed/treated and didn't deal with the insurance. Fortunately, at least I have a good foundation on which to build this new info, and you did a great job explaining things, including several things about which I had no clue. As noted, I've subscribed to your channel, given a "thumbs-up", and after watching several of your other videos and reading a bit, I WILL be contacting your agency so that I can make an informed choice this month. Thanks again; all the best!
Wow! Thank you so much for this feedback. It means a lot coming from someone with your expertise ☺️
Love, joy and peace of God-surround you for sharing this information.
Thank you for sharing all this great information in an easy-to-understand presentation. I've started to look into this for my parents, and it's been so overwhelming. Love that you are so responsive in the comments. You're helping tons of people! I'll be sure to call your offices when it comes time for my parents to sign up for an advantage plan. TYSM!
You are so welcome!
Great, detailed, easy to understand teaching and information
Studying for my new job thanks greetings from Peru UHS
Excellent presentation
Thank you!
I really liked this presentation and your style of delivery in the video. I turn 65 on September 18th of this year and am just starting the process of educating myself leading up to making a decision about Medicare and which plan or plans to choose. A little more complicated in my case in that I am self-employed in my own business, and will continue in that for the foreseeable future. I also have current coverage through Covered Calif. and Kaiser Permanente, so have to sort out whether to continue that and have my Medicare managed through that plan and provider, or just change completely over to Medicare without that coverage. What a journey of self-education, lol...
Thank you for explaining this. I'm nowhere near retirement but keen to understand for the future.
Thank you for the great information. The outtakes convinced me to subscribe.
Thank you for posting this helpful video.
You're welcome!
Fantastic job! Your videos are very clear and helpful.
@AbtInsuranceAgency, Thank you SO MUCH Stephanie for your clear explanations of this stuff. Your excellent grasp of the subject matter and the ability to convey that clearly is so helpful. Really appreciate the work you do here - have shared your info with quite a few friends and they've all appreciated it as well.
Thank you so much for this compliment, and for sharing! 🙂
The government doesn't give us enough education/ information.
Second, insurance companies call us every day for sale, but they are laying information. they only need to be sold.
3 thank you for your valuable information.
You are so welcome!
@@AbtInsuranceAgencyI will be 64 soon and would like to consult with someone about Medicare. I also have a disabled son who is in Medicaid. Much to consider here.
Est explanation I’ve seen. Thank you!
Thank you for the information I got seven months before I turn 65 and I don't know what to do currently I'm still employed
Wait for Kamala Harris’s Medicare for All - Citizens or not. We are all human beings.
very helpful. thank you.
I feel bad for most of us as SSI is not a lot and Part bB can be almost $200, not including remaining parts C n D
This is more expensive then what I am paying for at work!
Remaining parts c and d? I thought a and d would remain. C is a, b, and d bundled. So if you already had b, then c (a/b/d) would not remain-- a and d would remain
Instant subscribe. Thank you, you are amazing. I needed this as a refresher before my interview.
Glad it was helpful!
thank you for the detailed information.
Glad it was helpful!
Your the best!!!
Good, short summary. Thanks. Is there actually a Plan "N" ? I heard there was. You even included bloopers!
Concise and helpful 👍
Thank you, this helped me understand the chapter I'm reading.
Thanks for the information on this video. I'm a former civilian Federal Government employee and just turned 64. Given the scope of my current insurance coverage, I'm trying to determine the necessity/value of enrolling in Medicare at all. Even if I enroll in Medicare Advantage and the gov't covers my Part B premiums, what am I gaining? I'm sure a lot of former feds have the same question. Thanks again.
Typically federal retiree insurance will act as your secondary insurance, so most folks will opt out of enrolling in an Advantage Plan or a Medigap plan.
Thank you so much! We finally understand this crazy stuff.
@@carriesmith3791 so happy to hear this!
thanks for your work
What if someone that is turning 65 however is still covered under the wifes health insurance since she is still employed ?
You can delay your Medicare enrollment without penalty.
Medicare is like trying to believe a used car salesman
Ha Ha never trust what they try to sell ya they're full of it.
Do the rules change with Medicare options,rules depending on what state you are from,or is it all the same?
How will recent changes to Medicare's prescription drug coverage impact seniors' out-of-pocket expenses?How is the current administration balancing the need for disaster relief funding with the financial sustainability of Medicare?
Thanks Stephanie, great information straight to the point….😊
What topic should I cover next? Let me know in the comments!
Thank you for all the great information. I’ll be calling when I get closer to retirement. 🎉
@@raygayton2394 great to hear that! 🙂
How about covering how Fulltime rvers traveling the country should attack Medicare. I realize overall it's a small group but in reality, it's a large group.
@@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707 I love that idea!
piggyback on the RV question, how is Medicare when “snow-birding” (spending 3-6 months in warm weather climate in winter)
Hi, Stephanie. Can you talk about the long term care? Thanks
Online Medicare form doesn't list part A anywhere on the page, that was a little confusing because I thought I had to select it. Maybe you covered this in a prior video I missed.
Yes there is no place to select Part A only. You just select “No” to part B!
If I am in a higher income bracket according to my tax return from two years ago versus what my income actually is for the current 2023 year, when is the right time to send in Form SSA-44 to my local Social Security office in order to potentially reduce my IRMAA upcharge for the current year?
Also, what are the specific types of documentation that the SSA normally accepts as proof of your lower income during the current 2023 year?
Thanks so much for any insight you can provide, Stephanie! Your UA-cam videos are extremely helpful to someone who is about to go on Medicare like me!! 😊
You should wait until you get your Medicare premium bill to appeal. It’s best to appeal in office at social security if possible.
OMG, thank you so much. It’s so confusing.
You're welcome!
Thank you for this helpful video. Please confirm that there's no need to apply for Medicare Part A if at 65 I am still employed at a big company with more than 20 employees then once I actually retire at a later age, I can apply for both Part A and Part B at the same time at that time. Thanks!
@@pirluitpomer5812 that’s correct!
@@AbtInsuranceAgency 😉Thank you!
I fall under this category as well. Do I need to do anything letting them know I or my spouse is still working past the age of 65 so I’m not automatically enrolled?
I am a veteran with part A but my have to get B or Advantage plan. Is that to much coverage. I’m in 69 in good health and needing to make a choice. My last day of work is 12/20/24 with work medical coverage
No, not necessarily too much coverage at all. If you haven’t chosen your plan yet, we’d be happy to help! 888-465-9728
What do I do if I am about to turn 65 soon an plan to continue to work, can I keep my insurance and get Medicare?
But to be enrolled in advantage plan patient have to be enrolled with Part A and B then what is the difference. I hope you understand my question
Thank you! Thank you! My husband is turning 65, still working but getting health insurance through me, I got mine through my company. Can he delay enrollment without penalty?
Did you find out about this? When I looked it up it said there was a penalty but when I did the math it was maybe 10 or $15 a month added for each year you delay. I don't know if I'm correct on that I'm just trying to figure this out but it seemed like it might have been worth it to delay if you're making money. Of course if you have insurance I don't think they penalize you. Still I'm not not positive on anything.
I have Medicare A and B. What do i hvae to do to continue the enrollment or it is renewed automatically?
So when turning 65 and still working and paying for medical insurance thru work [large federal agencies] a person can switch to Medicare if Medicare is cheaper?
Yes!
Hello, I am 70 and currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits and not working and covered under my wife’s health insurance, do I have to sign up for anything other than part a ? The big question though is when will it make sense getting Medicare and will it help and save money because of many health issues ?
Hi
I watch your youtube vedio regularly. Appreciate what you are doing for seniors. I have a quick question. I am 68.5 years old and still full time employee with my wife in my companies health plan. Company has more then 300 employees. Monthly premium for both of us including drugs, vision and dental is $162 per week. Its a comprehensive plan. My wife is 10 years younger then me. Can i join free advantage plan while keeping the companies . How often can i change the plan from advantage to medigap or vice versaa.
Thanks
In this situation it makes sense for you to delay Medicare altogether while you remain on this coverage. When you are ready to drop this employer plan then you can enroll in Medicare and then choose to get an Advantage Plan or a Medigap Plan!
Hello, I am a federal employee and will turn 65 in Feb 2025. I currently have Blue Cross Blue Shield low option insurance, and paid around $500/month premium and paid around $50/month for a federal dental insurance plan for Wife and I, and will pay the same premiums after retirement in 2026. Should I take the Medicare free part A, and keep my current Blue Cross Blue Shield low option health insurance into retirement or drop the Blue Cross Blue Shield and buy the Medicare part B, C, D? I don't know the cost vs benefit of both. Thanks in advance for your help and great video!
If someone’s moving out of the country, is Medicare still a must thing to enroll?
Thank you for your video!
so....if you choose an advantage plan do they drop the B charges from your social security check?
No! You must continue to pay for Part B.
OK, thanks… wow I can see why seniors are so confused…. Everyone says that advantage replaces classic Medicare A and B… which in my mind leaves the distinct impression that you would no longer pay for the prior B and instead, you would be paying for the new policy B. I think they should stop saying it replaces it.!! because in actuality it doesn’t. It modifies and supplements the traditional A/B
@@Nuvinci88 modifies is a good word!
Seems like if a person is new to Medicare it would make sense to buy a supplemental instead of an advantage plan. Because you could always go back to an advantage plan later if you wanted to. But if you start with an advantage plan number one you won’t get to choose your own doctor and networks… you’ll be penalized for pre-existing conditions later on in moving over to a supplemental plan. ??
i need more information in regards to Part B--D. I heard on this video that i should have medicare already by the 1st of the month when I'm turning 65 ? i did applied previously, but my records still showing pending- don't know pending for what. Also that i need to pay for medicare part B but at the beginning of the video says Part A and B are free. Confusion here!!
How can i get all these answers and more understanding before i get penalized.
What if I want a surgery to be covered 100%, what plan can I get?
So if I am currently employed I only need Part A correct? I will be 65 in November and I have to send the card back if I decline Part B.
You mentioned that Option B covers approx 80% - What is the 20% that is not covered and how do you pick up coverage? Thanks
Medicare Supplement/Medigap plans will cover that 20%! That is what we help with.
Super helpful, Gracias.
Sorry I still don’t understand ( due to my situation). When I retired, I moved out of the country. I KNEW. I would never return long term to the USA. I refused sign up for any medical coverage and I believe, if I have to pay, I only have what I am forced ti pay. I was sent a letter saying i may get a rebate on Part B. Do you know how I am supposed to know what applies to me? Thanks. BTW I retired 5.5 years ago.
It sounds like you’re talking about an Ad for a plan with a Part B give back. If you don’t have or pay for Part B then this wouldn’t apply.
I will be 65 on July 2024,, I am retired from the Federal Goverment. I will get Medicare A,, and also B. I am thinking of getting part D, since the Federal government will continue to help me pay my Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate Health Insurance in Puerto Rico which is called TRIPLE S. Is that a good idea????
Humana is great. I paid a grand total of $958 for cancer treatment.
Medicare for All is much better.
@@AMC-eq3jr WRONG. We need the same national healthcare every other industrialized country has, which is free. Medicare costs $175 a month for one person, and you still have to have a for-profit insurance company involved. Families can't afford that. But in this capitalist hellhole we're never going to get national healthcare. Since we have to work with the devil, at least Humana is free and provides consumer advocacy.
@@AMC-eq3jr WRONG. National healthcare like every other industrialized country has is much better. Medicare costs $175 a month for one person. Families can't afford that. Profit has no place in either healthcare or education.
Hi, after my wife retiring next year at 62, we think live out of the states, can she get Medicare at 65 living abroad? Thank you!
The delaying medicare because of employer coverage (>20 etc) also applies if your spouse is the one working, right? So long as you are covered under his or her plan?
Correct!
My wife turned 65 in February of 2023. Luckily, I was able to enroll her in time to not get penalized for late enrollment. But at the time I didn't know anything about Medicare. Everything's been fine since February but now I'm beginning to worry about going forward. After watching multiple videos, I'm sure I need a supplemental plan but now I'm wondering if it's too late to enroll her in one. How hard is it to enroll her at this point?
It depends on her health and where you live! You can also call or email us for help. 888-475-9728 or stephanie@abtinsuranceagency.com
Perhaps I missed the info, does this info apply to Michigan?
Yes!
@@AbtInsuranceAgency thank you for responding and for the great info!
Is there a service in Spanish language?
If you are retired, but still have healthcare through your employer do you still sign up for part B? They have PPO's (too expensive for me) HMO's and a Group Senior Advantage plan. They say I have to switch from a regular employee group plan, to a Medicare plan. If you sign up for the Senior Advantage, can you later change to a PPO or HMO or a medigap plan? They have more than 20 employees.
If you are involuntarily losing employer/retiree coverage (because your plan gets changed or cancelled on you), then you have a Guaranteed Issue right to purchase a Medigap Plan without medical underwriting. You can also enroll in an Advantage Plan if you lose employer/retiree coverage. I hope this helps!
@@AbtInsuranceAgency Thank you. I found out today that they were being a bit deceptive to try to get me to sign up for a Senior Advantage plan that would be much less expensive for them, but more for me. The plan I am on is full coverage, and is less quite a bit less expensive since I have a locked in rate. My confusion came from that it seems. I will have to go on Medicare in a couple of years, and will definitely keep you in mind.
I have a question for you about a married couple. The wife is retired on disability and the husband is still working. She is 71 and he is 66. They were told that she could not get on medicare because he was working and was paying for health insurance through his work. When he retires in January of 2024 will they both be able to apply for medicare without a penalty?
Yes!!
I had never heard of Plan G until today. My Medicare just started this month. What is the difference between Part C and Plan G?
This video explains that! ua-cam.com/video/6EDXHe2IKXw/v-deo.htmlsi=7_2fZ3QqDZUirkxK
I'm still working full time and have insurance through my employer. I signed up for parts a&b thinking I would switch to Medicare, but it wasn't approved in time for me to drop my insurance through work. Is it correct that I can wait to sign up for medigap until I no longer have my insurance through work? Will it cause problems later if I sign up for part d now? I get a better price for insulin with part d. I just want to wait to sign up for medigap.
Are you sure that becoming eligible for and enrolling in Medicare isn’t a “qualifying event” for you to drop your employer plan now?
@AbtInsuranceAgency thank you for your reply From what I read, they consider my insurance through work as primary. Letting me drop my insurance, I don't know if they will allow that. They will help you transition to Medicare, but I'm afraid they will push an advantage plan. Having to pay 20% for my husband's oxygen would make an advantage plan a disadvantage plan.
How does Dual Eligibility for low income people work for Medicare and Medicaid both? Who qualifies?
You qualify if you have both Medicare
+ Medicaid. www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11306-Medicare-Medicaid.pdf
Awesome thank you
Hi, your video was very helpful. If my spouse has insurance that covers me and I still work full time, does that allow me to delay signing up for A and B. I turn 65 in January.
Thanks!
Mitchell
Is your spouse actively employed and you are covered under their employer health plan? Then yes you can delay enrolling in Medicare Parts A and B without penalty!
Thank you!
I have champ VA through my husband who has total disability. Do I need part C or D?
It depends on your needs! Do you only use VA doctors and hospitals?
Ma'am first you said that for having Medicare advantage plan patient don't have to enroll in Part A and B through the gov.
When did I say that?
No she did not bud
What does it mean if someone chooses Humana Managed Care for their Medicare benefits? Do you know what this does this cover and what it does not cover?
That is Part C - Medicare Advantage. ua-cam.com/video/eRoWOPDW8DY/v-deo.htmlsi=nw44_B8bAxRQbfRi
If my mother in law signed up for a plan years ago but now she is out here with me and I see she is not on a good plan" can she change her plans?
Yes! What kind of plan does she have now?
I plan to retire in May. I am going to enroll in Medicare Part A, as my husband will continue to work and carry insurance for me. Do you think that is a good idea, then I would not need to obtain Part B or a managed Medicare at this time? We plan to move out of state and I don't know what the common insurance carriers will be in our new area that are good. Any suggestions?
Sounds like you’re on the right track - delay Part B until your husband stops working, as long as his work insurance is pretty low cost good coverage for you! Then give us a call 😊
Great video thanks
I turn 65 this August. I work in IT my brain is super sharp I do 500 situps a day 20 minutes olyptical a day don't drink don't smoke and I'm still fin lost!!! So now I'm supposed to find some financial shark who just might steal me blind. And I'm one of the sharp ones! What about the poor old people that are scammed and taken advantage of every day? What has society come to? This is an outrage! I've watched video after video and I'm still not certain of my best path. And I'm certainly not going to pay for someone who may or may not help me.
I wil continue to work full time when I turn 65 with insurance coverage so I do not need to get medicare? I thought it was mandatory
Nope, not if you are working and have employer health insurance. You can delay Medicare until you retire.
If your low income 1000.00 a month do you get medicare and medicade?
Thanks.
I have taught MBA courses that were not this complex and confusing.
So true!
Hi. I’m turning 65 on May 15 when do I apply for Medicare part A?
Your initial enrollment period starts in February!
Are part B premiums taken out of one's SS check or do you have to actually write a check for it?
If you are collecting SS benefits then Part B premiums automatically come out of your SS check.
Good morning, great video. Can I delay Part D (prescription) if I currently have it at work and plan on working past 65? In other words, is Plan D treated just like Plans A&B where I don't have to enroll at 65 if I'm still working but can then enroll on all 3 when I do decide to retire? Thank you!
Yes, correct!
@@AbtInsuranceAgency Thank you. When I do plan to retire, can I work with your agency to acquire Part D or other gap insurances? Thank you!
@@joemullen8453 Yes, we would love the opportunity to assist!
214 like very nice video 👍☕💯👍🙋🏻♀️
My wife will turn 65 in November of this year (2024), she just recieved (today 10/10/24) the letter from Social Security tell her that she will be getting charged for Part B next month in Nov. and if she wants to appeal it she has 60 days from the date on the letter to do so. In the meantime they will be deducting approximately $174 which she will not get back after she cancells, how can they get away with that when she never consented to be covered by Part B, THIS IS SO INFURIATING. And to top it off the letter says she has to contact them by writing a letter, I can cus but I will refrain from doing so. Oh yeah, did I mention that she is on Social Security Disability, how does that work.
Hello I have health insurance thru my employer until im 65. If I go on my husbands health insurance as he is younger . Do i have to enroll in Part A ? I believe we have to enroll in A if true can I defer part B and D. ? Also i may be eligible for 1199 union benefit fund covers half of part B should then I still enroll in part B C D ? Thank you.
You can delay all Parts of Medicare if you are actively working and covered on an employer plan or if your spouse is actively working and you are covered on their plan!
Good info thanx much ♥
I'm 45 years old who has medicare insurance I think I'm paying 200$ a month for Medicare. I want to cancel part b because I need that money so badly. If I cancel Medicare part b for 15 years until I reach 60 how much will my monthly premium be after all that time of not having part b
Was thinking about selling Medicare but this made me violently ill. How can you do this to our most vulnerable people and sleep at night?