ssi and medicare

[sabrina]

What is the name of your state? ca

I received 2 weeks before my 65 birthday a nitice from SSI that they will take out $89 out of my SSI for medicare. I never signed up for medicare, and I did not receive the required 3 month notice before my 65 Year birthday from SSI if I want to signe up for medicare. My health plane does not require medicare.

My 78 year Husband on the same healthplane is not on medicare, so can somebody else signe me up without my permission?

 

[BL]

Do I automatically get Medicare benefits if I'm eligible for disability benefits?"
Answer :
We will automatically enroll you in Medicare after you get disability benefits for two years. We start counting the 24 months from the month you were entitled to receive Disability, not the month when you received your first check.
People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) get Medicare beginning with the month they become entitled to disability benefits.
Medicare has two parts - hospital insurance and medical insurance. Hospital insurance helps pay hospital bills and some follow-up care. The taxes you paid while you were working financed this coverage, so it's premium free. The other part of Medicare, medical insurance, helps pay doctors' bills and other services. You will pay a monthly premium for this coverage if you want it.
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Is it true that if you have low income that you can get help paying Medicare premiums?Answer :
Yes. If your monthly income is limited, your state may help with your Medicare and may also pay Medicare deductibles and coinsurance amounts. Contact your state or local medical assistance, social services or welfare office, or call the Medicare hotline, 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and ask about the Medicare Savings Programs.