Tom Kowalczyk, Medicare Insurance Broker

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At TKI Navigators, our priority is helping our clients understand Medicare and their available health insurance options. We take the time to sit down with you to simplify the confusing world of health insurance.

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Q&A with Tom Kowalczyk

What happens if I am already retired and collecting Social Security when I turn 65?

Answer: Medicare will automatically enroll you in Medicare Part A and and send you your Red, White and Blue Medicare card about 3 months before the month you turn 65. Your Medicare Card will have both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B on it.

You will have the option to decline Medicare Part B if you have other credible health coverage(ex. from a spouses employer). If you do nothing, Medicare will begin deducting the Medicare Part B premiums from your social security or disability income.

I'm retiring next year - do I need to do anything with my Medicare?

Answer: It depends. If you are eligible for Medicare and you have other health insurance from a spouse or retiree coverage from an employer and the coverage is considered creditable coverage, you may not need to do anything.

Individuals who do not have spousal coverage or retiree benefits will need to enroll in Medicare parts A and B. Then evaluate your health insurance needs and decide if you would like to add additional coverage to cover things Medicare does not.

I recommend talking with a local health insurance broker to learn about your options and determine what works best for you.