Medicare program provides protection
January 4, 2013
In addition to benefits paid because of retirement, disability, or death, Medicare is also available to many Americans. US Medicare program provides protection against the high cost of health care to Americans 65 and over, as well as some disabled beneficiaries.
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According to Medicare Website: Between January 1–March 31 each year
If you didn’t sign up for Part A and/or Part B (for which you must pay premiums) when you were first eligible, and you aren’t eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (see below), you can sign up during the General Enrollment Period between January 1–March 31 each year.
Your coverage will start July 1. You may have to pay a higher premium for late enrollment in Part A and/or a higher premium for late enrollment in Part B.
Special circumstances (Special Enrollment Periods)
Once your Initial Enrollment Period ends, you may have the chance to sign up for Medicare during a Special Enrollment Period. If you’re covered under a group health plan based on current employment, you have a Special Enrollment Period to sign up for Part A and/or Part B any time as long as you or your spouse (or family member if you’re disabled) is working, and you’re covered by a group health plan through the employer or union based on that work.
Please call MEDICARE at 1800-MEDICARE