Question

Mary Smith is working full time and enrolled in Medicare Part A at age 65. She decided not to enroll in Medicare Part B at that time because her employer group health insurance coverage reimburses for physician and other outpatient encounters. Mary is eligible to enroll in Medicare Part B anytime during a(n) __________ enrollment period, which is a set time when individuals can sign up for Medicare Part B if they did not enroll when they applied for Medicare Part
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Answer 1

Mary can enroll in Medicare Part B anytime during the Special Enrollment period. Medicare parts A and B cover different things. Hospital care is covered under Part A. Part B covers condition treatment, preventative screenings, etc. Part B often costs extra to have in addition to Part A.