If a persons takes early retirement at 56 will they still be covered by medicare?
June 11, 2015
Q) If a persons takes early retirement at 56 will they still be covered by medicare?
A) According to the Social Security Administration: You should apply for Medicare, if you:
• Are within three months of turning
age 65 or older;
• Want Medicare benefits and don’t have
Medicare coverage;
• Don’t want to apply for monthly Social
Security retirement benefits now; and
• Reside in the United States or one of
its territories or commonwealths
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10530.pdf
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