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Figarosmom

(9,388 posts) Thu Nov 27, 2025, 10:25 PM Nov 27

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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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My daughter in law needs to sign up for medicare [View all] Figarosmom Nov 27 OP

Does she have insurance through work? Ms. Toad Nov 27 #1

Yes she does Figarosmom Nov 27 #2

My spouse didn't sign up for part Medicare Part B until she was 70, Ms. Toad Nov 27 #5

Auto pay from your checking Figarosmom Nov 27 #9

They send a quarterly physical bill. Ms. Toad Nov 27 #15

I'm on Medicare, but not yet on SS. area51 Nov 28 #18

If She Has RobinA Nov 28 #23

Can her employer help? mwf Nov 27 #3

She is the head of Human Services Figarosmom Nov 27 #4

It's not difficult - go to the Medicare website NewHendoLib Nov 27 #6

And be sure to go to the actual government Medicare site! yardwork Nov 27 #12

If you're signing up at 65 it's not difficult. Ms. Toad Nov 28 #17

does she get health insurance via her employer? Skittles Nov 27 #7

Ok. Figarosmom Nov 27 #10

also, it can all be done online Skittles Nov 27 #11

To avoid late-filing penalty, she will need a letter from the company's HR, ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 28 #26

yes Skittles Nov 28 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Nov 27 #8

Free Medicare Advice: Chapter Nictuku Nov 27 #13

Thank you. And good luck to you too.That should help. Nt Figarosmom Nov 27 #14

That's an insurance agency (or at least owns an insurance agency which profits from the advice they give) Ms. Toad Nov 28 #19

Medicare School djtexas Nov 28 #16

There can be a penalty for not signing up for Medicare during the initial sign-up period. greatlaurel Nov 28 #20

Thanks that was helpful. nt Figarosmom Nov 28 #21

Calling Medicare directly is the right idea. We have always had very good experiences with them. enough Nov 28 #22

Find a local and reputable Medicare broker in your area. W_HAMILTON Nov 28 #24

I had to sign my hubby up a couple years ago senseandsensibility Nov 28 #25

I'll tell her. I wondered if they would help. Thanks. Figarosmom Nov 28 #28

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