Contacting the USA Social Security Admin if needed

[DR Solar]

SS does not cover medical. That is a whole different area.

 

[SKY]

When you are 65 and have SS then you get Medicare. With a Medicare Advantage Plan you are covered for virtually all medical.

 

[JLA1125]

And it will cost you a small fortune!

That's why I use my brother's address in the States. He pretty much knows what mail is garbage and what isn't. Anything he has a question about he scans it to me by email and I tell him whether I need it or not.

 

[cavok]

SS does not cover medical. That is a whole different area.

Not directly, but Medicare Part B premiums are deducted from your SS check.

 

[windeguy]

When you are 65 and have SS then you get Medicare. With a Medicare Advantage Plan you are covered for virtually all medical.

Regarding Medicare:

As long as you go back to the US for treatment. As far as I know there is no way to have Medicare pay for medical expenses while in the DR, correct?

 

[windeguy]

You need to be aware that if you use EPS and Medicare you will be flooded with meaningless mail sent there.

Good to know. I will burn that bridge when the time comes.

 

[windeguy]

SS does not cover medical. That is a whole different area.

When you are 65 and have SS then you get Medicare. With a Medicare Advantage Plan you are covered for virtually all medical.

Correct that if you collect SS you are automatically enrolled in Part A of medicare without additional cost. If you try and refuse part A you would forfeit SS benefits. Odd, but apparently true.

Plan B would have a cost which is deducted from your SS benefits and could be worth it if you have a way to get treatment in the US when needed. I have not yet looked into Medicare any further and have no research yet on Medicare Advantage Plans. I have two years to consider the options.

 

[SKY]

Correct that if you collect SS you are automatically enrolled in Part A of medicare without additional cost. If you try and refuse part A you would forfeit SS benefits. Odd, but apparently true.

Plan B would have a cost which is deducted from your SS benefits and could be worth it if you have a way to get treatment in the US when needed. I have not yet looked into Medicare any further and have no research yet on Medicare Advantage Plans. I have two years to consider the options.

Part A is free and I don't even think you can refuse it. Part B is about $135 per month deducted from your SS. You can refuse Part B, but I highly recommend that you take it. Otherwise you only get Hospital coverage. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan most will reimburse you for any emergency anywhere in the World.

 

[cavok]

If you refuse Part B and change you're mind later down the road, your Part B premium will go up 10% for every year that you didn't take it and will stay at that rate.

A friend of mine did just that and now he's kicking himself becuase he has to go back to the US. His Part B premium will more than double. I would think twice before declining Part B.

 

[william webster]

When you are 65 and have SS then you get Medicare. With a Medicare Advantage Plan you are covered for virtually all medical.

I get SS but am not a US resident or citizen....

I wonder if I get any Medicare coverage ?

 

[Juan Bosch]

Part A is free and I don't even think you can refuse it. Part B is about $135 per month deducted from your SS. You can refuse Part B, but I highly recommend that you take it. Otherwise you only get Hospital coverage. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan most will reimburse you for any emergency anywhere in the World.

Sky if you don't mind telling us how much is your Medicare Advantage Plan cost......thanks

 

[AlterEgo]

OP has been answered. Please start a thread about Medicare coverage in Off Topic if you wish to continue discussion.