I need assistance to my life changing status of loosing my job in Oct 2020. EDD/ UI is impossible to connect with as I am a resident of California but currently in New Jersey visiting My daughter. If filling SSA 44 form can save me some money, I will apply & pay any charges for your services. Thanks

I am retiring in August 2021 (next month). I applied for Medicare and was told I would be subject to IRMAA. On June 15 I filed a form SSA-44 with a copy of my 2020 tax return which would not be subject to IRMAA. I keep getting letters that they are going to charge me this. I called SSA and got the name and extension of the person handling my SSA-44. However I cannot get in touch with her. I leave voicemail with my number but she doesn't call back. I spoke to someone else there and they said they could send her an email requesting that she call me.

Hi Larry,

Our disabled adult child (DAC) started collecting SSDI at age 34. She is currently receiving Medicaid, which allows her to attend a special needs program under a Medicaid waiver. She will be eligible for Medicare after being on SSDI for two years (next year at age 36). We don't want to jeopardize the benefits she's receiving under the Medicaid waiver, so we're hesitant to put her on Medicare at that time. Is there a timeframe around her 36th birthday where she is required to enroll in Medicare, or can she enroll in it when she is older without penalty?

Larry, I will begin Medicare in January of 2022 the same time I retire. I’m highly compensated now so my part B premium will be high but my 2022 income will be significantly lower. I can’t see how to fill out SSA 44 in this case. Can you help?

My wife is on my health insurance from work. Does she still have to pay for part "B"?

I will be turning 65 this August and I work full time and I am covered by my wifes medical insurance. Do I have to do anything as far as Medicare if I will continue to work full time and will be covered by wifes medical insurance going forward? Thank you.

The state of FL pays medicare premiums for low income Social Security recipiants. The state is presently paying my medicare. However social security is still removing the premium amount from my check. I cannot find anyone willing to fix the problem. They just tell me it will be fixed next payment.

Started SS part A last yr. Register Part B as I still had ins with my employment. Will be getting Part B on July 1 is there anything I have to do ?

I am retired from federal service and plan on taking social security at age 66 and 4 months. I am currently 65. I have a federal health plan now. I think I must apply for Medicare within 3 months. If I take social security at 66 and 4 Months, will I be billed for Medicare prior to that date ? If I hold off applying for Medicare until I take social security, will I incur a penalty fee ?

Trying to enroll in Medicare and Part B says starting date is July 2022 . It should be July 2021. It must of been a typo I do we get this corrected?

Hi. You can only enroll in Part B of Medicare during an enrollment period. Your initial enrollment period (IEP) starts 3 months prior to the month you reach age 65, and ends with the 3rd month after you reach age 65. If you're not in your IEP, then you can only enroll for Part B in a special enrollment period (SEP) or a general enrollment period (GEP).