Many people take advantage of Medicare Part B.
Medicare Part B is an optional medical insurance. Unlike Medicare Part A, which is hospital insurance and is provided without a premium, part B requires an annual premium. Part B covers outpatient medical and surgical services, diagnostic tests, ambulatory surgery center fees and durable medical equipment. Enrollment is elected at the time of applying for Medicare. Should you not elect to be enrolled in part B at the time of your application for Medicare, you can apply three months before the month you turn age 65. Should you apply for part B after the age of 65, your annual premium may be higher.
Instructions
1. Apply for Medicare Part B benefits while using the CMS-10050 form on the Medicare website. The application process takes approximately 10 minutes.
2. Provide identification information such as the applicant's name, as shown on the applicant's Social Security card, the Social Security number, gender and date of birth.
3. Obtain an application number to be used to restart your application at any time or check the status of your application.
4. Provide Medicare election information by answering the following questions: 1) Do you wish to file for Medicare only? and 2) Are you already enrolled in Medicare under a Social Security number other than your own?
5. Provide answers to health insurance electives by answering the following questions: 1) Do you want to enroll in Medicare Part B? and 2) Are you receiving Medicaid?
6. Provide answers to group health plan information by answering the following questions: 1) Are you under a group plan?, 2) Are you covered under a group plan through your own employment? and 3) Provide your employment information start and end dates.
7. Provide your health insurance coverage information, including the date your health insurance started and ended, if applicable.
8. Electronically sign the application.
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