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senseandsensibility

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25. I had to sign my hubby up a couple years ago
Fri Nov 28, 2025, 02:14 PM
Friday

I just took the initiative since healthcare falls under my responsibility (he takes care of many other things; we kind of have a system after all our years together). So anyway, I called my local SS office. I talked to a rep in that office (not the 800 national number), which is literally a mile from our house. She walked me through everything and it was all done over the phone and by US mail. It was a little stressful, but it worked with no major issues and I never had to leave the house. I also did not create an online acct because the hubby didn't want one.

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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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