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20 North Shore Towers Courier n June 2015 MEDICARE CORNER ENROLLING IN MEDICARE DUE TO AGE BY FELICE HANNAH People reaching age 65 and not actively employed or have qualifying coverage through an actively employed spouse should enroll in Medicare Parts A and B to avoid a Part B penalty for late enrollment. This is considered the seven months Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). If receiving Social Security (SS) Benefits your Medicare Card will be mailed to you three months before your birth month. If not receiving SS Benefits you will need to apply for Medicare three months before your birth month. It is important to note that if you were born on the first of the month y o u r effective date for Medicare will be the first of the month prior to your birth month. LOSS OF EMPLOYEE COVERAGE People who lose employee group health coverage either voluntarily or for other reasons are entitled to a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). The SEP period begins the month after coverage ends and continues for seven additional months. SPECIAL ENROLLMENTS DUE TO DISABILITY You will automatically be enrolled in Medicare A/B after receiving Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) for 25 months. If diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) you are eligible for Medicare A/B enrollment the month your disability begins. If diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) you will need to apply for Medicare when you begin dialysis treatment. Call 1-800- MEDICARE (1- 800-633-4227) or go to Medicare. gov Publications for a copy of the Medicare Publication Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis & Kidney Transplant Services IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIODS (SEP): • COBRA does not extend Part B SEP • FEHB retiree coverage can work without Medicare but does not extend Part B SEP • Veterans who receive health care at the VA cannot delay Part B without penalty. Contact Social Security for additional info 1-800-772-1213 New York’s #1 Wheelchair Accessible Van Sales, Service & Rentals Freedom to Go Wherever I Want! If You Can Dream It, We Can Get You There w e g e t y o u t h e r e MOBILIT Y TEAM CALL FOR SPECIALS & RENTALS (855) 982-8939 www.BussaniMobility.com Bethpage • Smithtown • Mamaroneck • Long Island City LOOKING FOR CARE FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE? CARING IS OUR BUSINESS Licensed by New York State Department of Health Accreditation MEDICAID ACCEPTED 188 Montague Street 10% OFF with this ad OUR EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS WILL DEVELOP AN APPROPRIATE PLAN OF CARE FOR EACH CLIENT. THE PLAN WILL OUTLINE SPECIFIC TASKS TO MEET THE CLIENT’S NEEDS. WE SERVE THOSE WHO ARE: • Disabled or Elderly • In Need of Assistance with Daily Activities • Recently Discharged From the Hospital • Terminally ill • New Patients With Well Baby Care Needs • In Need of Housekeeping Services SERVICES OFFERED: • Registered Nurses • Licensed Practical Nurses • Home Health Aides • Personal Care Aides • Companions • Live In Aides • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy ALL STAFF MEMBERS ARE INSURED, BONDED & FINGERPRINTED BY NYS-DEPT. OF HEALTH Brooklyn NY T: 718-488-8300 Employment Opportunities Available Please Contact Us 25 South Tyson Avenue Floral Park, NY T: 516-358-1999 Email: carelink1@hotmail.com www.carelinkhomecareny.com


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