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Part B eligibility
Your Medicare Part B eligibility can be determined by your Medicare Part A premium:
• If you have premium-free Part A, then you’re eligible for Part B.
• If you pay a premium for Part A, then you must meet the following requirements to be eligible for Part B:
n Be age 65 or older and a U.S. resident AND be either:
n A U.S. citizen, OR
n An alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and has been residing in the U.S. for five continuous years before the month of applying
for Medicare
If you have not yet enrolled in Part A or don’t know your premium amount, you can use the Medicare.gov eligibility tool to find out if you are eligible for Medicare Part B.
Enrolling in Medicare Part B
Some people are enrolled in Part B automatically, while others must sign up for it on their own.
Automatic enrollment in Part B
You will be enrolled in Medicare Part B automatically if:
• You are already getting benefits from Social Security
• You are younger than 65 and are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or have been receiving certain Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) disability benefits for at least 24 months
• You have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
If you were automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B and would like to drop it, contact Social Security for instructions on how to submit a signed request.
Self-enrollment in Part B
If you would like Part B coverage, and you weren’t automatically enrolled, you should sign up for it during your seven-month Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). Your IEP starts three months before the month you become eligible, includes the month of your birthday, and ends three months after the month you became eligible. If you miss your IEP, there are other opportunities during the year when you can enroll.
If you work past 65 and have creditable health coverage through your employer (with more than 20 employees), you can delay enrolling in Part B (without penalty) until your employer coverage ends. You can also enroll in Part B during the General Enrollment Period (January 1 through March 31) for coverage effective July 1.
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