When is spouse eligible for medicare

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Saturday and Sunday. Already a member? Call the number on the back of your member ID card. TTY toll free 7 a. She never worked out side of being a companion and parent. How will this affect my medicare that I have at the present since I am 65 and on disability. We have been separated for 18 years. I am presently married with a spouse soon to be I would like to see, get what ever medical help needed, due to the issues at hand blindness and diabetic issues.

Hi Mark! This will not affect your own Medicare benefits in any way. Your benefits will remain the same. My wife passed at age 62 last year and I am now receiving her deceased spousal SS benefits.

I am 62 as well and turn 63 mid At what age can I also apply for Medicare benefits under her spousal survivor benefits? I have COBRA for one more year and am not back to work as of yet, so my planning for that event 1Q comes into play then. Thx much. Hi Jim! You cannot enroll in Medicare early. Let me know if you have any more questions! Hi I getting a divorce and I am currently collecting Medicare under my husbands name, I am I am currently covered by my husbands employer, retirement , but my husband is on Medicare, he is Can I apply for health coverage beforeafter the divorce since my medical coverage will be severed, or do I have to wait till I am 65?

How soon do I have to apply if I can? Hi Sharon! You will have to wait to apply for Medicare until you turn The divorce will not impact or change when you should enroll. Regardless if the divorce is final or not when your turn 65, you will want to enroll in Medicare during your Initial Enrollment Period.

My question is would my wife be able to receive Medicare benefits when she turns 62? Hi Robert! Your wife is only eligible for Medicare if she has been collecting SSDI for at least 24 months or when she ages in at Your eligibility does not make your spouse eligible. You may be thinking of Social Security income, which is separate from Medicare.

Some people can start collecting SSI at 62, but not Medicare. I will be 65 in December but work full time with all health benefits and do not plan on retiring anytime soon. I was told I have a choice of either collecting my Medicare or half of his… which ever is greater? Please advise. Hi Lucia! You would need to call your local Social Security office to figure out the details. Social Security benefits related to divorce can be specific to your state.

You cannot collect a portion of his Medicare, you may be thinking of Social Security income. As long as your employer has more than twenty employees , your coverage is considered creditable. Hi, I am a permanent resident from Canada, moved here in and divorced in I worked just 5 years while here as a preschool teacher. My former spouse turns 65 in November. I have health insurance through my employer, and pursuant to the divorce agreement I am required to continue to cover my former spouse.

The health insurance company said there is no issue for them to continue to cover her after she turns My questions: 1 does she have to sign up for Medicare now, or since she is covered under my plan can she wait until I have retired? Hi Jeffrey, great questions! Your employer coverage is considered creditable as long as they have more than 20 employees.

Let me know if you have anymore questions! I am an SSDI recipient in the process of divorcing my husband. When we are divorced I plan to apply for Medicare Part B within the special enrollment period.

I do not want a lapse of my insurance coverage. My question is, can I apply following my divorce without a lapse in coverage, or should I apply for Part B prior to my divorce. Your insight is appreciated.

Hi CK! You would need to know the day your current coverage is ending. The form needed is L We have a great article on employer and Medicare coverage as well as how to apply for Medicare and Medicare for those on disability that should be informative for you.

I have signed for Medicare part A only in May However, Hypothetically speaking if for any reason I get separated from my wife and i need Medicare Part B At thAt time would I need to pay penalty to get it. For more information, you may wish to visit the Prescription Drug Coverage site. Washington, D. A-Z Index. Who is eligible for Medicare? 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.

You are eligible to receive Social Security or Railroad benefits but you have not yet filed for them. You or your spouse had Medicare-covered government employment.

If you are under age 65, you can get Part A without having to pay premiums if: You have been entitled to Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits for 24 months.