Eligibility/Premiums Flashcards
How long must a marriage have lasted in order for a person to be able to draw upon the Medicare record of a LIVING spouse?
Can this person remarry before the age of 60 and continue drawing upon their record?
10 years
No
How many quarters of work confers Medicare Part A and B eligibility?
40 quarters or 10 years
What is a qualifying spouse?
A spouse or former spouse who has 40+ work credits. This person can be alive, deceased, or divorced.
How long must a marriage have lasted for a surviving spouse to be able to draw upon the work history of their deceased spouse?
Can this person remarry before age 60 and retain Medicare part A and B eligibility?
9 months
No
What are the eligibility requirements for part D of Medicare?
Must be entitled to part A or B.
How many people must be on the payroll of an employer’s group health plan for someone/their spouse to delay Medicare enrollment?
20 people
How does a person who is not drawing upon Social Security at the age of 65 enroll in Medicare?
They must self enroll. It is not automatic.
Where can a person submit a Medicare application?
MySSA.gov
When will I receive my Medicare red white and blue card?
About three months before your 65th birthday or 3-4 weeks after applying for Medicare.
What determines your Part B premium?
Modified Adjusted Gross Income
In 2022, what MAGI requires someone and/or their spouse to receive Part B for $170.10/month?
Single $91,000
Married $182,000
How will a Part B beneficiary be billed if it’s not being deducted from their Social Security check?
Quarterly
What does IRMAA stand for?
Income related monthly adjustment amount
What is the range of Part B IRMAAs for 2022?
$80-$500/ month
What is the 2022 daily co-pay for Medicare part A skilled nursing facility days 21-100?
$194.50
