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Figarosmom

(9,292 posts)
Thu Nov 27, 2025, 10:25 PM Thursday

My daughter in law needs to sign up for medicare [View all]

She asked me for help and I know it probably changed since I signed up. She's still working and hasn't signed up for social security yet, she's waiting one more year. So I know they will have to bill the premiums, I'm guessing g directly from her checking?

Any recommendations for how it's done now days? Was she supposed to get the forms in the mail on her 65th like I did? She said she's always getting stuff that says Medicare on it and she figured it was ads fir advantage stuff. She said she just put that stuff on the table so she will look through it. Can it all be done online now? Is there help that isn't a scam for advantage in the form of real person to go see?

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Does she have insurance through work? Ms. Toad Thursday #1
Yes she does Figarosmom Thursday #2
My spouse didn't sign up for part Medicare Part B until she was 70, Ms. Toad Thursday #5
Auto pay from your checking Figarosmom Thursday #9
They send a quarterly physical bill. Ms. Toad Thursday #15
I'm on Medicare, but not yet on SS. area51 Friday #18
If She Has RobinA Friday #23
Can her employer help? mwf Thursday #3
She is the head of Human Services Figarosmom Thursday #4
It's not difficult - go to the Medicare website NewHendoLib Thursday #6
And be sure to go to the actual government Medicare site! yardwork Thursday #12
If you're signing up at 65 it's not difficult. Ms. Toad Friday #17
does she get health insurance via her employer? Skittles Thursday #7
Ok. Figarosmom Thursday #10
also, it can all be done online Skittles Thursday #11
To avoid late-filing penalty, she will need a letter from the company's HR, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Friday #26
yes Skittles Friday #27
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Thursday #8
Free Medicare Advice: Chapter Nictuku Thursday #13
Thank you. And good luck to you too.That should help. Nt Figarosmom Thursday #14
That's an insurance agency (or at least owns an insurance agency which profits from the advice they give) Ms. Toad Friday #19
Medicare School djtexas Friday #16
There can be a penalty for not signing up for Medicare during the initial sign-up period. greatlaurel Friday #20
Thanks that was helpful. nt Figarosmom Friday #21
Calling Medicare directly is the right idea. We have always had very good experiences with them. enough Friday #22
Find a local and reputable Medicare broker in your area. W_HAMILTON Friday #24
I had to sign my hubby up a couple years ago senseandsensibility Friday #25
I'll tell her. I wondered if they would help. Thanks. Figarosmom Friday #28
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