I think that's an option Johne, I just wouldn't advise it. Part A is free to us.
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https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/medicare-enroll-collecting-ss.html This site mentions a person could go to the embassy or consulate to request an enrollment form...the embassy in SDO probably would be a pain, but a consulate such as in POP might be an option. Also, doing nothing would result in being automatically enrolled in Part B, correct? I haven't had to deal with it yet, have a few years to go.
The SSA deducts part B from your monthly SS automatically unless you opt out.
Gov't agencies of this type "Can be injurious to Your Health...mentally and physically". I wouldn't trust a gov. clerk sitting , picking her nose with 2 centavos
Because if she does not call they deduct $175 a month for Part B automatically from SS............
@Jan
When you are ready to sign up, let me know. I live in Boca Chica and am in San Isidro about 4 days a week. I would be happy to stop by and help you navigate thru the govt websites or paperwork. I understand it can be daunting.
When you are ready to sign up, let me know. I live in Boca Chica and am in San Isidro about 4 days a week. I would be happy to stop by and help you navigate thru the govt websites or paperwork. I understand it can be daunting.
Original Medicare (Part A and B) Eligibility and Enrollment | CMS
This page contains information on Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B eligibility and enrollment. For more information about Medicare for people who are still working, go to our Employer page or I’m 65 and Still Working page.
I need to get on the website this week and see. I got an email a few months ago about it but can't find it. I'll let you know. Thanks.
This is the first time for pages that the DR has been mentioned. As this thread seems to have become about American health insurance, those of us from other countries are excluded. I keep opening the thread to see if there is anything useful about DR insurance and wasting my time.
If you’re not an American collecting Social Security, this thread is meaningless. But if you are, or will be soon, and live in DR as most of the people posting do, it is vital information. Even younger Americans on Social Security Disability are entitled to Medicare after 2 years.
Not every thread is going to interest every member. Would you constantly open a thread about living in Santo Domingo if you live in Punta Cana? Same thing.
Not really.. Not like Canada. You can collect SS pretty much anywhere and of course Meicare is ONLY good for US Doctors and Emergencies our of the US. But not really good for that either........
This is the first time for pages that the DR has been mentioned. As this thread seems to have become about American health insurance, those of us from other countries are excluded. I keep opening the thread to see if there is anything useful about DR insurance and wasting my time.
Real simple:Open a thread that pertains to your country of origin and how it affect your life in the DR. Stop whining. Be proactive. What is "wasting time" are posts like yours. Agreed ? Or, add to the OP about health insurance that is available to you and your needs.