How do I stop paying for Medicare Part D?

Full question: My husband is 82.5 years old. He retired a few months before his 65th birthday. Since that time, he has been paying additional money for Medicare Part D. How can we stop these deductions/payments? Hi there, Your husband may be paying additional money due to the Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). This…

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Are Medicare benefits different when switching from disability to retirement?

Hi there, No, they are not different. I am assuming you are asking about reaching full retirement on SSDI and having that benefit converted to a retirement benefit. You should not see any change in your Medicare. But it is wise to verify as you transition just to make sure. Best of luck, Martha

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How do I transfer my Part B Medicare coverage from my spouse’s record?

Full question: I need help getting my Part B coverage transferred from my Spousal record to my Own record. I filed for Social Security benefits at age 70 but Social Security dropped my Part B coverage. Hi there, Please reach out to your local SSA office for a call or in-person meeting to help you…

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Will I automatically be enrolled in Medicare at age 65 if I am currently collecting survivor benefits?

Full question: If someone is drawing Survivor benefits (since ago 60), will they automatically be enrolled in Medicare at 65 when they age in. Or are the only automatically enrolled if they are drawing their own/spousal benefits? Hello, Yes, if they are receiving benefits, the Social Security Administration will automatically sign them up at age…

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Is one eligible to receive Medicare benefits based on a spouse’s earning record?

Full question: My spouse is now receiving his retirement and Medicare benefits. I work intermittently and may never earn 40 credits. Will I be entitled/eligible to receive Medicare benefits as his spouse when I turn 65? Hello, Yes, you will! Just as you may be eligible to collect Social Security spousal benefits based on your…

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How do I get a refund for a duplicate Medicare payment?

Full question: My wife and I paid for Medicare for just over 1 year before we started collecting Social Security. We paid for Medicare in 3 month increments, but our 1st Social Security check deducted a payment for Medicare for a month that we had already paid for. How do we get a refund for…

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