Can you have just Medicare Part A?

Your Part A coverage will start 6 months back from the date you apply for Medicare (or Social Security/RRB benefits), but no earlier than the first month you were eligible for Medicare. You can only sign up for Part A (if you have to buy it) and/or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) during the times listed below.

Is everyone automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A?

People living in the United States and U.S. Territories (except Puerto Rico) who are already collecting Social Security—either disability or retirement—are automatically enrolled into Part A and Part B when they’re first eligible.

What does entitled to Medicare Part A mean?

You are eligible for premium-free Part A if you are age 65 or older and you or your spouse worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years. You can get Part A at age 65 without having to pay premiums if: You are receiving retirement benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board.

What is the difference between Medicare Part A and Part B?

Medicare Part A covers hospital expenses, skilled nursing facilities, hospice and home health care services. Medicare Part B covers outpatient medical care such as doctor visits, x-rays, bloodwork, and routine preventative care. Together, the two parts form Original Medicare.

Is Medicare Part A and B free?

A portion of Medicare coverage, Part A, is free for most Americans who worked in the U.S. and paid in payroll taxes for many years. Part A is called “hospital insurance.” You’ll qualify for Part A if you qualify for Social Security. Part B is referred to as medical insurance, and it’s not free.

Am I automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A when I turn 65?

Yes. If you are receiving Social Security, the Social Security Administration will automatically sign you up at age 65 for parts A and B of Medicare. Social Security will send you sign-up instructions at the beginning of your initial enrollment period, three months before the month of your 65th birthday.

Are you automatically enrolled in Medicare when you turn 65?

Most people become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65. If you are receiving Social Security retirement benefits or Railroad Retirement benefits, you should be automatically enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B.

Does everyone get Medicare Part B?

Anyone who is eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A is eligible for Medicare Part B by enrolling and paying a monthly premium. If you are not eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A, you can qualify for Medicare Part B by meeting the following requirements: You must be 65 years or older.

Can you have Medicare Part B only?

While it is always advisable to have Part A, you can buy Medicare Part B (medical insurance) without having to buy Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) as long as you are: Age 65+ And, a U.S. citizen or a legal resident who has lived in the U.S. for at least five years.

Why do we have to pay for Medicare Part B?

Part B provides coverage for a mixture of outpatient medical services. This includes coverage for preventive vaccines, cancer screenings, annual lab work, and much more. It will cover preventive services in addition to specialist services.